If you go online to Otis, Schindler, or Thyssen Krupp you should be able to find the number of a local rep who can give you a solid ballpark number for your area.

I want to make sure I'm acting in accordance with the local government's legislation, but I'm having trouble making sense of all of the information I'm finding on https://www.roanokeva.gov/.How do investors usually navigate legislation requirements when starting renting in a new city?

Houston house hacking lets you be hands-on, live in your investment, and know your local area, but it might not make as much money and can be a bit competitive.

@Ryan Larsen what @Nicholas L. states is pretty true.Being a PM is NOT a high-paying, often not even a well-paying job.If you're set on that strategy, start calling up local large apartment complexes and asking if they are hiring.

I think you might need to consult with a local MTR expert in the area and/or dig a bit deeper into the market.

Check out all their podcasts, blogs, books, and of course the forums.Are you looking to invest locally in Baltimore or wanting to do long distance investing?

I love connecting with local investors.

In fact, 5-unit and up multi-families are off at least 20% locally and with a lot of distress.

Being out of state, you will pay more for everything and have a worse outcome always than someone who is local.

Just talk to local realtors and lets the market decide the price.