These can provide good cash flow and are easier to manage than larger commercial properties, especially when you're just starting out.Also, when I was starting, I found local meetups super helpful.

If needed, you can always outsource maintenance tasks to local handymen or a part-time property manager.Financing Considerations – If you have the means to put 20% down, that’s great for avoiding PMI.

Unique neighborhood and product within local market.

Go to local meetups, search these forums for people that have mentioned that they do private lending and attend other RE events.

Suzanne, This is impressive - love to see deals being made in my local market.

A second consideration is that condos locally have become more adverse to rentals. 

I live in the Lancaster PA area.I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

If you are in an LLC and looking for better rates and longer amortization terms, I recommend networking with local and community banks. 

I was wondering if there are any investors here that already have a portfolio in Memphis that might be looking to add a property.I'm working with Crestcore and I like them but I've realized I prefer local investing.

Some ways to find that person is local Real Estate Investor Facebook groups, local Real Estate Investor Associations, Realtors who list multiple properties for other investors, Bigger Pockets website's forum, and local property managers.You will also want to try to get on the buyer's list for local real estate wholesalers.To Your Success!