Instead you will cash flow right out of the gate and appreciation is faster in those states with TLC properties or adding things like an ADU, or Carriage home on a bigger lot.Most of my investors that live in CA purchase in those states listed above and in most cases its easy to introduce them to local Seasoned realtors Contractors, Handy Men/Women that can help them save money and feel secure about the distance from home to REI.

Get those young healthcare professionals butts in seats for an "informal first-time homebuyer Q&A" with you and a local lender that has some FTHB goodies (and maybe you offer some healthcare professional goodies, like paying for a home warranty plus a $1k credit towards closing costs - only for folks attending your Q&A).

I'd make connections with realtors, join local meet ups and expand your horizon.

Hello,my name is Mohamed .i live in the greater Philadelphia area .I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor .Thank you

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

Discovery: I found this property through a local wholesaler specializing in off-market deals.

Just document the current condition before the cleanup process and follow any other local law or procedure that is in your municipality. 

Trying to make it where there is a lot of data, easy to use, and have a lot of articles written by local experts.

But I am looking for a local CPA.I see no compelling reason for that. 10 years ago, most of the local clients of my firm liked to come to our Houston office.

If you're local you can probably do fine on your own.