Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

:)   Perhaps you'll have to work WITH a local Roofer to replace your roof (or do repairs), then you'll save $ and have an Invoice showing it was done, for whichever Ins Co you are with.

Valid complaint considering the material facts.The counterargument from the company appears to be that this transaction is similar to getting a referral from your local dentist, and that they are not responsible.

These gatherings provide an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in your local market who can offer firsthand advice and insights to support you on your real estate journey.Similar to the wealth of resources available within the BiggerPockets community, NCREIA offers a multitude of tools and resources to assist you in your endeavors.

I was advised to start locally despite the challenging market.

My local lender I use in Memphis is very familiar with lending to foreigners with hard money!

For networking, I think I'll start just by attending a local real estate investor meeting and just listen and meet people, and hand out my business card.

I invest locally in Columbus and Cleveland.

I'd join your local FB real estate groups and attend your local REIA/real estate meetups.

The local enforcement just didn't seem interested and didn't take action.