Do you invest locally in Missouri? 

@Bonnie Low if you have an international student they will have an SSN if they will be paid by the university or sometimes get an ITIN to open a bank account. locally you may be able to search by name in local databases but it isn't usually helpful.

Joining local meetups, online forums, and social media groups can offer valuable insights and opportunities.

Meet some others locally and see what they are doing.

(option to go to 24, but I want the initial project to begin locally.)Location- OhioMarket type- Local, within 8 miles to meBuilds- Identical 2700sf, 4 bed, 3 bath , placing the same structure that meets the tenants criteria in 9 locations.Debt: Seeking a refinancing option  based on a 9% cap rateThe difference ( 450,000 x 9= 4,050,000    vs    NOI of $384,261 / 9% = 4,269,576 or $474k/property + tenant)with our continued rates of appreciation and a standardized tenant/lease structure in place, this should be a win for everyone.Who has a solution?

You will even get it in writing (he does all his training orally using slides and at least we didn't get a copy of any material, so you have to take notes and pictures to keep up).Invest those 20k, 30k or 50k into a property, whether it is rehabbing and fliping, BRRRR-ing, or hacking, and network with local (from Dallas, not Austin) REI, realtors, loaners, etc. which you can find here and in the REI meetups.

Plus, we use local banks so to get access to the equity is not hard if we need it. 

This investment could be a wedding venue and/or a retreat center, has multiple STR opportunities, and could even be a working farm, which is something I am already side hustling in. 

It's essential to ensure that any contract you use complies with local laws and regulations governing real estate transactions in your area.

When investing in real estate, don't overlook local and state taxes.