I am looking for any local investor's, property managers, and agents  down in SC.

Definitely recommend checking out local REI meetups in Boston now and Chicago later—tons of value in connecting with local investors.

I think you have the basics of meeting partners and people to work with in your local market and seem to be well on the way with two deals going already so big congrats there!

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

I’m currently diving into the world of rental property investing and exploring opportunities in my local market.

Quote from @Samuel Coronado: Quote from @Jordan Moorhead: You can use local banks and there are national lenders.

Start small with duplexes or triplexes, analyze deals carefully, and build a team of local experts.

You can work with a local credit union that does HELOCs, Home Equity Lines of Credit or Loans, on investment property.

I know where I am going to hang my license as long as my application is accepted and am excited to become a local real estate agent.

When it comes to finding good wholesalers, a few approaches have worked well for me and others in the industry:1.Local Networking & Meetups:Check out local real estate investor associations and networking events in the Akron/Cleveland area.