The management companies & local investors usually lease places up within 1-2 weeks max (depending on if you want to hold out of higher rents) How would you think about leasing these out? 

Contact a local closing attorney as they may have one for you to use. 

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

We've invested around $50,000 in improvements (central air and hardscaping) and our mortgage is a 30-year fixed at 2.5%, with a PITI of $2400.We think it could rent for $3,750 - $4,000 per month based on local comps.

I recommend local meetups. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521

I live in Portland  Maine , I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.. thank you.

Hi Isaiah, I am based in Fort Lauderdale and can speak to the local market directly.  

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

The founder appears to have been involved in businesses outside of real estate: ‘My dream is a locally made grooming products business’ | People | nashvillepost.comSo it does not appear there is a lot of track record there, but those are questions I would ask.

@Kyle FitchI'd recommended attending local RE meet ups in the Detroit area.