Network, network, network...with other investors in your area through BP, and local REIAs.

While you can meet those requirements online, I would recommend attending live courses - they are great networking opportunities.

I also believe association networking is a great method as well.

Your skills, creativity, business plan, networks and financial resources can serve you well in any market.

Lending out of state just is not part of my bank's business model. I

The absolute best method is through networking.

Build a network of local advisors.

Real Estate is comprised of a tight group of networks, both good and bad, hence why BP was created.

It automatically generates monthly rental invoices, reoccurring bills like sewer bills, and has great reporting functions.Going even further I got set up on IPN (Intuit Payment Network) and now I email my rent invoices to my tenants and they can click a link, and pay me online, I then just click to receive the payment and everything is recorded instantly.There is a learning curve to some extent.

To evaluate deals in the future, be sure to check out this video if you haven't already:To find good contractors in the area, I suggest: Angie's List, networking here on the site with local investors, or going to local REIA's and asking around.