Like some folks have said, plenty of lenders operate nationally, so you can live in one state and invest in another with no problem.But, like @Andrew Syrios said, your best bet may be to work with local lenders—that is, lenders that are local to the area you want to invest in.

Use comps you’d bet on.Rehab: Scope needs vs wants; add a contingency; tie each line to either rent lift or ARV lift.Rent: Pro forma with today’s realistic rent, not best case; include true expenses and reserves.Refi: Model two terms scenarios; check seasoning and expected LTV so you know how much cash you can pull; stress-test rate and appraisal.Repeat: Ensure you still like cash flow after the new loan and you’re not overlevered.Use a simple spreadsheet: inputs for ARV, purchase, rehab, holding/closing, rent/expenses, and refi terms; it spits out cash left in, cash flow, and ROI.

I am betting 0. because anger and blame is easy.

Concentration is the name of the game to get the wealth.

Namely, when he has to exist and operate in social constructs not of his making.

@Matthew Scheer please define your understanding of, "too much debt in our names".Any mortgage debt in your names will be offset by the rental income. 

This is an asymmetric bet in the wrong direction.

Your best bet would be to download your bank statements to excel and download bank ledgers from both Stessa and Buildium and match it up on excel.

Going to investor networking events and really marketing and putting your name out there can help.

I have a residential property in eastern NC, purchased in a business name.