I am not exactly sure what your issues are because your original post is not showing up, however, I am a real estate attorney in Buffalo, New York  if you'd like to give me a call to discuss, I'd be happy to speak with you.

I guess for few reasons;1) fear of out of state investing - yes I have read all the posts about how some oos investors made it, podcasts sharing their stories and etc.

I wrote a post a few years ago here mentioning housing prices rising up more than twice the price of rent.

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Just saw your post about snagging properties in Sedalia, MO.

@Matthew PaulI agreeBesides the original post coming clearly from chat gpt, nicer finishes will get higher rents but it also depends on the asset.

Another thing you can do is keep making a couple of posts on bigger pockets in your location forum and ask for wholesalers to reach out.

The first portfolio of homes…As I discussed in my previous post, I don’t remember seeing a singular market cycle shift event/turning point in Augusta in 2008/2009.

I've read up on a bunch of posts about insurance for flips but most of the answers were very specific to the individuals situation and I wasn't able to find the info I was looking for.I'm going to be buying my first flip soon and I don't plan on hiring a GC, only subs.

Just saw your post about snagging properties in Sedalia, MO.