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

Hey, I went down my usual list (all local credit unions) that had the best rates 6 months ago, this one was the best one that I used for my last mortgage. 

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!

You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have invested in Detroit and start making local connections too! 

Quote from @Gregory Schwartz: A local agent recently got sued for calling an old client who was on the Do Not Call list.

I am leaning on local first for my next investment, but not ruling out an out-of-market opportunity. 

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

You might be some answers here but local people will be better.