(The rail that supplies the high voltage to power a train on an electric railway.)I'm not even sure where to start – first I am not an attorney, I didn’t attend law school, I “Lived” Law (experience) It’s not theoretical to me. ;-)I’ve only done Creative Finance Deals.

What are the local regulations to be aware of?

My go-to with smaller value properties is a commercial loan, which usually is based on either 15% or 20% down and my favorite lender locally for this is currently between 5%-6% depending on the rate-lock period (between 3-10 years) and the loan is amortized over 20 years.That's my go-to strategy. 

Mathew, From my perspective you need to talk with local real estate investors and a quality realtor to determine what is needed as well as paint choice options.

Start saving money, work on your credit score, get approval for loans ahead of time, and meet and talk to local real estate sellers, other investors, and people who manage properties.

Once you get closer to making the move, reach out to local agents to get up-to-date info from the MLS.

To me this includes being members of your local REIAs. 

Best in the game, better than Navy.Try local community bank or credit union for investment properties.

Always cool to connect with other local investors.

I live in Western NY, so I'm not sure if the CPA would have to be local to me?