The reason I chose that location is that I have friends and family who live out there and I wouldn't mind flying out there a couple of times a year to do some work/visiting.

Funds are in your 401k and you need to look at ways you can put it to best use THERE (in your 401k).Also keep in mind that buying investment property in your 401k is only ONE of the available options.

I'm interested in finding a good realtor to work with who knows the area pretty well and has an open mind to new strategies.

It's difficult to find anything online about it.

It is a great place to meet like minded people!

I totally agree with you, is that it's all in your mind.All you need to do is link up with seasoned individuals that already own bigger deals, bring value to the table and ride their coat tails to put your mind at ease.  

Many of them only have one thing in mind and that is putting money in their pocket and do not care about the end investors interest.  

@William R. would you mind sharing the details of your first BRRRR refi?  

Will defiantly keep that in mind and would love to hear your back ground story and how you got started!

Supplier gave me a pretty good price on the installation, was cheaper than ordering from NiceFloors online and finding an independent installer who would charge more.