To look at it from the other side, as a private money lender in my local market I need someone to find me the deals.

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!

And a local resident is usually very helpful.

Before you commit I would talk to banks, probably local banks are better than regional or national. 

I think smaller markets say sub 50k population would have a larger impact from one big move from a manufacturing facility or something like a Amazon processing center.

Attend every local REI MeetUp you can.

Reaching out to local agents?

While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

Are you local to the property?

(Hint - go on VRBO and see what your local competition is charging). 2) How much do you intend to put down?