Networking and Local Insights: Have you had any success with local networking or utilizing local resources to gather valuable information about property owners discreetly?

Keep in mind if you do get audited, your receipts from grocery stores, local entertainment, etc could substantiate your claim.

To understand the specifics for Long Beach, consult with a local tax professional who can determine the likelihood of reassessment and its impact on your property taxes.

Then you've got the license fee ($200ish), joining a local Realtor association (~$150) and national realtor association if required by your local board (another $150), the local MLS access fees ($300), e-contract software ($80/mo), E&O insurance (maybe $100/mo).

I found it by calling a local broker to ask about another deal he had listed on the MLS.

Local Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the local landlord-tenant laws and regulations in Cleveland, OH.

Simple, go to the local RE forums on FB, there everywhere.

Connecting with local meetups or landlords sounds like a great idea to get started.

Most local agents know the area pretty well and can work with foundation crews to verify what they know as well.

I purchased about 130 of them over the last five years by contacting owners who weren't even actively thinking about selling before I reached out to them, let alone had their properties listed with a realtor on the local MLS.