Property evaluation should weigh aspects like locale, community perks, rental needs, property state, and chances for renovations.When you're investing in a different state, it's important to do your homework and look into the market and locations you're targeting.

The challenge for OOS investors is the same that us local investors are having - zero inventory. 

definitely want to reach out to a local realtor . 40k is a good amount to get into a fix and flip 

Ease off the gas pedal local governments, holy sh!

I will apply to some local lenders and see where I can get going the cash out mtg route. 

I'm new to the real estate investment scene & I'm searching for great mentor to show me the ropes in the northern VA area.

I'm also a Realtor® here in Orlando and also on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

I'm in Knoxville too. happy to connect you with anyone locally. 

I posted on 2 local community groups that I will be selling my house in the next month or so .

. * We can only imagine the morass of bureaucracy it will take to administer Rent Control, housing will be forever taken off the market and it may encourage an illegal black market in Rent Controlled units.https://caanet.org/votervoice/You can contact your local reps here to fight this injustice!!