I am a local agent here at an investment brokerage, and would love to connect for any future deals you may be looking to purchase.

I would say that the value he brings is finding the deals, doing an initial diligence, having a local team set up for renovations/repairs/property management as well as knowledge of the neighborhood.

@Anade DavisHi Anade, You’re on the right track with reaching out to your survey and engineering company—they often have strong connections to local contractors.

I'm sure some local banks will do higher especially with a strong relationship but don't think I will fall into that category.

I found MLS data outside the are and got data from local property managers. 

Avoid PMI and then go to a local credit union and get a heloc after closing to gift the money back.Have this as a tool in your tool belt but pursue use of the 3.5% FHA, knowing that you will be at a competitive disadvantage if you are competing with non FHA buyers, then you can call in the favor from your gift person.Just know that if someone gifts you down payment money, your bank will require them to sign a letter stating that it is in fact a gift that doesn’t need to be paid back.

I'm with @Huong Luu but would add join a local REIA and find some PMLs they are always hanging out at meetings.

I'm not too familiar with the markets yet but research I've done suggests that the towns of New Britain, New Haven and Hartford all have a good mix of inventory and low prices coupled with plenty of amenities, night life, cafes, etc and local colleges to bring younger people to the area year after year.

What worked for me was listing on multiple platforms - Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and even local community bulletin boards.

Finally, double-check local demand and rent trends in the area to ensure the pro forma income is achievable.I’ve worked on several mobile home park deals as a broker and am currently helping a few clients sell their parks, so I know how important it is to ensure the numbers make sense both now and in the long term.