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!

I’m also interested in connecting with local investors, real estate agents, and lenders who are open to collaborating on new opportunities.

We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

Have you gone to any local meetups? 

Have you already started connecting with any local professionals, or are you still searching?

Look up local investors on social media and follow them and comment and like their posts so they get used to seeing your name.

Any groups/meetups that i could attend in the local Houston area?

Investors should keep an eye on government spending in housing to understand how these changes might shape local markets.At the same time, Bessent’s focus on driving GDP growth could bring a surge of opportunities.

If you're focusing on rural properties, sometimes local community banks or credit unions are open to these types of deals.

Then, start building your connection with local agents, contractors and property managers.2.