As investors branch out into different regions, it can be difficult to figure out what's needed in a new locality.What strategies has this community found?

The strategy would work  better if it were your primary residence, but it becomes more difficult if you're trying to convert a SFH to a true two-tenant duplex.1) You'd must likely be violating zoning (Unless area was zoned MF), so you'd have to hope the conversion flies under the radar.2) Utilities is the biggest hurdle, as a SFH only has one water, electric, and gas meter.

I wouldn't think it would be too difficult.

I want atleast 200$ per door cash flow . if you look at the top hot markets your going to find getting good cashflow is extremely difficult if not impossible .

You made the difficult decision to hire another practitioner.

This is why for self employed applicant it is difficult to secure a new mortgage. 

I got paid about 15% of the outstanding balance.

@Travis M.Refinancing should not be that difficult. 

Most property managers don't because it's difficult to track and almost impossible to enforce.

It’s a bit difficult since we’re in Calif. and our investment property is in Fort Worth TX, but I will definitely research companies that provide the services.