I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Check your local laws to see when rent is actually late. 

It’s a great way to meet local demand while creating steady cash flow.

I'm a local Duluth investor, happy to share my experience and can give some recommendations to help build your team.

Try networking locally with real estate groups, investor groups, rental owner associations, a local REI, etc. 

I know they have a cap at 10.We have also looked at using local banks in the area but those terms are usually 3 years arms to ten year arms and 20 year loans so it lowers cash flow significantly. 

Focus on rebuilding your credit, saving for a down payment, and learning the local market.

I don't know if this is required in your locality but if it isn't get rid of it.

Local.

.)- Crime stats... if you know specific zip codes/submarkets that you'd like to target, the best data will come from local precincts. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events).