If your local market is too expensive, don't be afraid to venture out of state. 

Happy to give you a few people locally to reach out to.

A good local real estate attorney, is just a phone call away too.

Upon some analysis with some local friends found that is a desirable area. 

I've always believed that there is nothing wrong with being a "copy cat" as long as you copy the "right cat" 🐱What prompted my question is just recently we had a local competitor literally use the same design and layout for their website as our own.And not the first time something like this has happened over the years and personally, I find it quite endearing 😘Would love your thoughts?

I was wondering what you, as local landlords , have done or know about these rules and regulations?

When selecting your choice, take into account elements like the local climate, your distance from friends and family, and your general standard of living.

You must accept the pros and cons of local and distant investing.

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For example, I lived in the past in Arizona, so when I do my taxes I print 2 copies, and send one copy to the IRS (the Feds) and the second copy to the local IRS (the Arizona IRS, which is called Arizona Department of Revenue, if I remember correctly)Since I moved to Florida last year, my understanding I dont have to send anything to the Florida IRS (if there is an institution like that), I should only send a copy to the IRS (the Feds), correct?