We reached out to other contacts we have locally that also do rentals to get a recommendation and I am glad I did. 

There are a few options(1)You can get connected with the larger wholesaler firms in the area (2) go through PCPAO site and skiptrace the buyers of similar properties as yours, (3) hunt down the agents involved in the sale of properties similar to yours or go to local REI meetings and pitch it to the investors there. 

I detailed LOCAL government will be on point.

We put together multifamily deals locally, and also run a monthly meetup group.

Paint and carpet are tough enough to organize remotely.

However, it wouldn’t affect investments made indirectly through a local company in Europe.That said, I believe it would still be possible to invest strategically to mitigate the impact of such regulations.

Also, make sure to connect with local contractors to get estimates on your prospect properties.

I'd rather invest with the local 26 year old who lives in their second house-hack, drives their 10 year old car, and is raising their first small apartment syndication that they will self-manage, putting their own money into the deal, than some 45-year old guru who's secret sauce turned out to be their ability to charm on TikTok, but really, their approach to deals ended up being the "secret" to transforming $300M in real estate into $215M between 2021 and 2025.  

Property taxes will likely be reassessed based on the transfer value, so confirm local rules to anticipate potential increases.If you hold the property for at least one year, you can use the equity as collateral for a construction loan, aligning with your long-term financing plans.

Establishing a good local team will be crucial for you.