I think it would be a great opportunity to share knowledge and meet people with common interests in RE investing/landlording/financing/etc. 

@Nana Nkoah local RE investors meeting.

If you want to scale your business, learn real estate and grow your investing portfolio faster due to higher buying powers in upcoming markets and you are in an area that doesn't meet your requirements...then out of state is a great option.Whether you invest locally or out of state, unless you are doing the rehab yourself, there is no difference.

It's there you can meet potential business partners, funders, other investors, etc.

I love when I get the chance to interact with the owner and don’t have to go strictly through their agent.Build rapport, get them to like you and WANT to sell you the house.

I have come to believe that in order for each party to meet their respective objectives both sides must meet in the "reasonable" middle.

If the improvements made were substantial then I might also provide invoices paid to contractors as well as a scope of work to justify financing at a value much higher than my initial purchase.10% vacancy is definitely higher- if you've got a stable property that meets your markets rental demands then I would use your market's going vacancy rate (which may not be representative of your EXACT asset).

Down the road I’d shoot to house hack just outside of Boston, but my option is strictly flips for right now (possibly BRRRR depending on Mortgage options)

I'd be happy to meet you for coffee.

@Wade ReevesDoesn’t meet the 1% rule - pass