Hey everyone, I’m Randall, an up-and-coming investor out of Southeast Kansas.

Are we stuck with the out of state option (unless we find another investor, which we'd like to keep as a last resort)?

I have considered moving out there and doing a proper multifamily househack of a duplex or triplex, which would open up my price range since I could get an owner-occupied mortgage, but I feel like that would be even worse qualification-wise, since I would be moving out and starting a new job as opposed to paying the larger 20% down investment loan and continuing to live in NYC, where I have a work history, and I believe mortgage lenders usually want like 2 years of bank statements and tax forms when lending to Independent Contractors in the first place.I am wondering if any other investors in the area have invested from out-of-town with a similar work situation (being an Independent Contractor) and how the process went for them.

Many experienced investors aim for 3–4 months for mid-range flips, but it’s more about predictable execution than hitting an arbitrary “speed” number.

Hey Carlos, the most accurate comps come from MLS, either having access yourself or working with an investor friendly agent who can run a CMA.

We love when your clients (like Chris and his family) buy them at "investor prices" then rehab them and refinance them or sell to owner occupants. 

Tons of opportunities to network and meet other local investors, trades, wholesalers etc.

Meanwhile, political shifts like Trump’s new AI action plan aim to fast-track development by stripping regulations, which could mean faster innovation, but also fewer guardrails.For investors, this could mean:More ways to reach buyers, renters, or private money faster.Better tools for content creation and market research.More risk if you’re blindly trusting AI to do your thinking.How is AI changing your approach to investing, marketing, or analyzing deals?

Do they work with investors?

Some new builders here give great discounts and rate buy downs even for investors which is great for LTR.