I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with local investor.Thank youWhat are specific goals? 

If you're just getting started, stay local.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Especially if you have a local handyman you can trust to take care of the property.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

I would outline your scenario to a few local mortgage brokers - with everything you've said this seems like a pretty easy deal. 

From what I have heard, Dayton is a similar market, and you will ALWAYS save money by investing locally by not needing to hire a Property Manager (yet).

If you are looking to house hack in our local neck of the woods, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

It’s great that you’re looking to connect with local investors—it’s always helpful to learn from others’ experiences as you get started.As someone new to investing, one thing to consider is not limiting yourself to your immediate area.

A few things I’d suggest as a local investor:Know Your Markets: New England is a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas with very different dynamics.