For example, I'm in California and looking in Ohio or Florida.I got a pre approval in CA, but if I'm looking out of state, should I get a national bank involved or find some local lenders? 

@DA Nguyen Our tourism is driven by the National Park.

I was already pre approved in California, but they don't cover those OOS areas, except for commercial property.Does anyone have a good lender that has more national coverage? 

If you mean for a rehab, definitely consider National Real Estate Insurance Group as they let you add/remove properties on a monthly basis and don't bother you with inspections.

@Justin WilkeyJustin, I found a national company who is local to Cincinnati and (i believe) would be willing to do 60/40 with brand new machines if I can structure another investor and property into the deal.

Think about things like residental or commercial.Even a paid service may be a good option for my purpose.On this forum I found a link to a site/service that compiled a massive amount of nation wide real estate related information.

We paid someone to board the front door and mow the grass while it was in our possession.

I just read several different articles stating that nationally, rates in the 4th quarter of 2019 went up about 4.5% over the 4th quarter rates in 2018. 

I'll jump on board with everyone else.

You could spend weeks and weeks educating yourself with all of the info on this board.