@Keaton Schultz As a local to Stevens Point investor, you’re definitely an inspiration.

While I haven't done a traditional flip, I have done some heavy remodeling at each of my properties and have some unique ways to find potential on market deals. 

Typically, when rentals have been on the market for that long here in Columbus, it's because they're asking too much for rent. 

It was an off market property that was sent to me after connecting with a property investor local to the area.

A few locals may reach out (more likely local agents), but you will never hear back if you hop on that call and only want to take from them.3.

The landlord insurance market in Houston, particularly Harris County, has become more challenging, leading to fewer insurers and higher premiums.

I've been doing some direct marketing here in the Sacramento CA area.

In the current market, that would be tough to do at anything over 75%.

Why not invest locally?

I did think about perhaps offering to rent to them for a specified amount of time at below market value (enough to cover the taxes) till they can get things figured out.I want to do everything I can so not to come off as a prick.