Local laws are going to play a big part in this. 

Good Evening I'm interesting in finding a local lender in Shreveport with favorable terms.

I wanted to organize a meet up with any locals in the area or out of state investors who want to network and talk real estate! 

As the local governments struggle to manage tax payer money responsibly, they should really offer incentives to private builders to build "income restricted" at a much lower price. $220-$300/ft for vertical build costs.  

We plan to start in NYC and then create a network across the country, so we'd have local market experts. 

I would check out some local meetups and meet with as many investors as I can.

Really your question would be, what are all the possible closing costs and there is a long list there, I suggest getting to know a local closing company to help you and they should have some info on a website.  

Good for Saronic! The Austin metro is sitting at super low unemployment rates 3.7% even as the metro is growing daily as the employment force expands rapidly. Saronic is in south Austin off south congress. 

I would get the list of owners from a local title rep you use, then take that to the local printing shop (all-in-one).

I can recommend a local attorney.