I recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

Getting out to the local meetups, in my opinion, is one of the most important things we all can do as investors. 

We are in the Las Vegas area , decided to go with two well know local property management companies .

I think the moral to the story is always do your own research & utilize places like your local real estate investor associations where there’s a wealth of knowledge for free, without the costs associated with a program like this. 

You should engage with the local players in the commercial market i.e.

I know building a reliable local network will be key, so I'm hoping to connect with experienced real estate team in the area.The military presence in Jacksonville catches my eye, and I'm particularly interested in properties that might appeal to military personnel and the associated contractors.

Current ownership was not local, and didn't have a presence anymore.

He gets how much work managing it locally is and I get the benefit of having my DTI not effected.

I hit up a local wine distributor and pickup wine boxes (wooden ones) they give away to anyone who wants them.

Try some local small banks or look in the tools on BP