@Mark Walker I would call every local bank in your area too.

If you do not already, I would find and get active in a local real estate investing club.

I’d recommend going with a local lender that you have a good relationship with as opposed to a large national company as they are likely to have better immediate customer service and are more likely to respond in a timely manner, which is important for your first loan.

Hello,In continuing research into the different neighborhoods I'm Columbus any locals or investors have any opinions on area grading, tenant pool, appreciation prospects/ capital improvements planned in the Whitehall, Hilltop, Franklinton and the North/ South Linden.Thank you

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Friday overturned a lower-court ruling from 2023 that had quashed the Justice Department’s request for information from N.A.R. about broker commissions and how real estate listings are marketed.https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/05/realestate/doj-realtors-n...Given that the lawsuit no longer requires members to be members of nar or the local mls’s I’m not sure the doj can really move the needle anymore than the settlement in the sitzer case by farther going after nar, to the extent they want farther changes, it’s probably wrangling state licensing boards.

Hello @Cody Rigby, I am a local realtor and investor.

Consult a local insurance agent, they will help you to get a free quote

@John Faulk Jr if the goal is to ultimately purchase a property in a market outside of your own, I would strongly suggest working with a local realtor in whatever market(s) you are considering.

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers, as it's beneficial for achieving your real estate goals.

Usually a smaller, local, community lender will be the best route.