Do you typically contact local property management companies and ask them for typical rents?

Build your network by joining local real estate investor meetups or online communities like BiggerPockets.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

I'm not local but may be worth a trip and 1 week off clearing the lots if I can save some money.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

I found a 4 BR home next to local hospital. 

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

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!

Just check the local rules to make sure you’re good to go!

You could also explore a jv partnership with a local investor.