About this episode

Greg and Nate discuss the pros and cons of local versus out of state real estate investing for new investors.

Greg and Nate go solo for this one, breaking down the question almost every new real estate investor gets stuck on, whether to buy in your own backyard or go looking for cash flow somewhere else. Between them they have local rentals, an out of state turnkey property, and a LoanBidz client base that runs from California investors buying in Ohio to operators scattered across the Midwest. They cover what you actually gain by walking your own properties, why an out of state deal makes the team a non negotiable from day one, how a turnkey provider handles repairs without ever calling you, and the limiting belief that quietly stops local investors from buying their next property. If you are staring down your first deal and stuck in analysis paralysis over the location question, this is the conversation that unsticks you. Timeline Summary [0:25] – Greg and Nate go solo to break down in state versus out of state real estate investing [1:12] – Who they see doing both, including California investors buying cash flow across Ohio and the Midwest [1:35] – The case for local, you can do everything yourself at first and build the team as you go [2:52] – Why local means less upfront planning…

More episodes of The Deal Vault

• E25: Why Accountability Feels Like an Attack to Your Team · September 9, 2026 · 33 min
• E24: The Financing Trap Hiding in 5+ Unit Deals · September 2, 2026 · 36 min
• E23: Why We Use Our Own Loan Programs to Buy Rentals · August 26, 2026 · 27 min
• E22: Why We Paused Buying Rentals This Year (And What We're Doing Instead) · August 19, 2026 · 16 min
• E21: What 800 Deals Taught This Lender About Borrowers · August 12, 2026 · 38 min
• E20: The 6 Month Rule That Trips Up Vacant Property Refinances with Dylan Massey · August 5, 2026 · 17 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Deal Vault podcast page.