I second all that has been said above - all of those folks referenced have been really helpful to me and have added lots of value to so many BP community members, especially in our local marketplace.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

Connecting with local contractors or experienced investors in your area is also very helpful for getting accurate numbers.For ARV you’ll want to look at comps; You can start on Zillow or Realtor.com but I highly suggest connecting with a local agent.

Lower the qualifications.Real estate is extremely local.

I would get on the phone with a local lender through a local bank. 

I am debating using my local lawyer vs. finding a lawyer in the state where the property is located.

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

It seems you and your husband have the ability to make a property more desirable and I would try to stay local for the same reasons you listed. 

I’ve built strong relationships with local agents and other investors in the Hamptons, which helped me discover this off-market property.