Rookie Question- buying out of state, where to find lenders?

[Jared Godoy]

Apologies for the very rookie question, I'm thinking of buying a property out of state, should I be looking for a mortgage lender here or in the area I'm looking to buy?

Does the answer vary depending on if I'm planning to make that my primary residence or if I decide to stay in my area and have the property be a long distance investment/rental?

Thanks in advance! 

(first time poster, apologies if this is the wrong forum)