I have experience here in multifamily in my local market, and so I want to target similar types of properties in my search back in the US.

if not... i'd say stay local to Canada 'cash flow' is very, very tough right now with interest rates and prices both high

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I'm a Columbus, OH fan.

Great company and local operation that does things right.Toledo is notorious for bad operators especially when it comes to contractors so the BRRR approach when investing out of state can end up in disaster.Just had a 1hr call with an investor that was going to purchase a property for cash and site unseen.A "reputable" realtor in town influenced him to buy without doing an inspection.Just by looking at the photo's, we could see a lot of problems with the property.Stay diligent and focus more on the people rather then the deals themselves.Much success 

AlexBecause you are so far away, I would hire a local property manager

Unless you are local or have ties there you can replicate what you can accomplish there in many other markets, especially if you are just buying based on price and rent.

If he's been there 15 years, he probably thinks of it as his home and that he can do what he wants.Look up your local laws-my guess is it will say send a letter by certified mail. 

Hello all. I've been educating myself highly in REI before I decide to purchase my first investment property. (I know I will have to eventually take the leap) I'm looking for investor meet ups, if any, in New Jersey. ...

Find all the local meetups and go to them all, never miss one.

I was talking to my local loan officer the other day who said they are making zero loans on small rental properties right now because the numbers don't work on any of them.