This involves research, networking and gathering local knowledge.

She was told by our local power company, PPL, that our meter base needed to be upgraded, THEN they could put her meter in (there was no meter in her unit because the previous tenant moved and it has been unoccupied for a few months).

The market in San Antonio is hot right now I figure the best way to get out there is to start going to local reia meetings Sareia has them every month good content as well.

In this event you will be able to purchase the property for less money now and refinance at a lower rate when interest rates drop, making your deal that much better!

Jay,I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local. 

We will usually comp cleaning fee or give gift cards to local restaurant to comp any legitimate issues.

. , the other thing I often do when I'm starting to evaluate a new market, I subscribe to the local newspaper or the local business journal and doesn't cost that much, usually $5 to $10 a month.

Find and join a local REI or land lord Association and attend meetings to get local perspectives on markets, LL/tenant laws and experiences etc.Hang out here and search threads that may be relevant to you and your desires/needs.Decide on your objectives from investing, taking into account your resources from financial and time perspectives.

Hi Victor, You should talk to a local lender about a bank statement loan program.

They should be able to point you in the direction of someone local and have an idea of what the cost is.