How to Build an Out of State Team

Question

Can some of the out of state investors recommend steps to take to build an out of state investing team:

Realtors
Appraisers
Inspectors
Escrow Officers
Attorneys
Property Managment
Contractors

I am in the Los Angeles area, and even though the numbers are getting closer to making more sense for rental properties, I will still probably have to go a little east, and even into some neighboring states to get good rental deals.

Thanks,
~Matt

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Thanks Mike -

I'll check out the appropriate BP forums and the reiclubs in those locations.

~Matt

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Matty, Well, you are in the right place to start. We have members of BiggerPockets from all over the world. It would all depend on the cities or areas you were investing in. Post in several appropriate forums your request for those team members, and ask for suggestions of specific recommendations. Also, of course, if you have a particular city, go to the local REI club (that's what I did and found a great attorney and title company) and ask around for various potential vendors and team members. The only one that is hard sometimes, is to get a referral for a good handyman. Sometimes the other investors prefer to not share those guys  :lol:  Good luck, Mike