@Scott Melde You may want to check with local mobile home dealerships and real estate agents who specialize in this niche.

@Bonnie Low if you have an international student they will have an SSN if they will be paid by the university or sometimes get an ITIN to open a bank account. locally you may be able to search by name in local databases but it isn't usually helpful.

I am making this post for anyone local to NWA to comment and potentially meet up with, so lets go grab some coffee sometime!

(option to go to 24, but I want the initial project to begin locally.)Location- OhioMarket type- Local, within 8 miles to meBuilds- Identical 2700sf, 4 bed, 3 bath , placing the same structure that meets the tenants criteria in 9 locations.Debt: Seeking a refinancing option  based on a 9% cap rateThe difference ( 450,000 x 9= 4,050,000    vs    NOI of $384,261 / 9% = 4,269,576 or $474k/property + tenant)with our continued rates of appreciation and a standardized tenant/lease structure in place, this should be a win for everyone.Who has a solution?

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

But most likely just the stabilization.Second, please join a local Real Estate Investor Association, aka REIA, in your area.

Listings created by the owners who self-manage are likely to be less formulaic.With regards to opportunities specific to Houston, consider local for sale Facebook groups and classified ads from the local newspapers and websites (perhaps the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Press have relevant listings).

@Jessica Perez VelazquezAre you still local to the property?

It's essential to ensure that any contract you use complies with local laws and regulations governing real estate transactions in your area.

We have a good amount of equity in our home and currently have a $140k HELOC on it with a local bank.