Financing for Property in another city

[Jessie Marcell Mouton]

Hello,

First time investor.

I have a house I want to BRRRR. It belongs to a family member in a city about 50 miles away from where I live. I plan to leverage some investments and cash to fund down payment and a minor rehab. My question is should I look for financing through a local credit union in the same city as the property or the city I live in? Where do I have a better chance of securing it or does it even matter. I have excellent credit etc.

Thanks!