And how did you over come them?

You might want to try going to a few in person meetups and network with other investors, it could help you overcome that fear to talk to people in your city flipping homes in neighborhoods you are familiar with, let you know that it is possible.

Just keep in mind that doing so may have adverse financial implications, so be sure to thoroughly consider all sides and then make the best decision that you can with the information that you have. 

I was recently in the Pigeon Forge area and it seemed the laws were very lenient for investors, but researching nearby Asheville seemed extremely adverse to investors...

Success stories give us the courage and inspiration to overcome obstacles.

We are okay investing in markets like Detroit, where capital is scarce, as it typically is an indicator of value.We are willing to trade liquidity (equity) for yield (cash flow), when the opportunity cost is right.We utilize our competitive advantages to invest where others are reluctant to go, limiting our competition and increasing the opportunities available to us.Despite the perception that most people have of investing in Detroit, the biggest challenge we have had to overcome in our Detroit rental business is the lack of financing options available for affordable housing in Detroit.

I think those who've been challenged or faced adversity thrive in these moments. 

Making it defendable in court as a viable business entity and not your personal liability shelter takes real work.Most of these problems can be overcome by increasing your insurance coverage on the properties.

The amount of time it takes someone to learn how to properly do SEO on their own, therefore "no cost", and then to actually do the SEO and then continue to monitor and improve SEO doesn't seem to return enough added value to overcome just paying someone to do that for them.

It is all about how you want your business to be run.You can work on your business or you can work in your business you choose.Let me know if I can be of help to you and anyone else trying to overcome the fear of investing in another market.Better to invest in another market than not invest at all.