Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too.

she is beachwoodbuyshouses on ig. i'm in MA and she is my CPA. she specializes in RE and is also a VERY active investor herself. she's based in long island. you don't have to use someone local. 

You're in the right place to network, going to some local meetups could prove beneficial to learning about investment opportunities as well.

What if you could discover these stories without digging through old records or talking to past owners or locals in the area?

However, my local REIA is the only paid community that I am a part of and it is $200 per year.

I'd start out by reaching out to local/regional banks near the property, and local/regional banks near you, or you can can try to find a broker like me that knows those areas as well.

300 or 400 would be ok for a smaller house.You can provide You Tube TV for cable and local channels so you don't look too cheap.

If you are going to invest locally I would recommend house hacking.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

Also, your small local banks may be a good options; however, they usually go into a 5/25 ARM products.