I agree local banks and credit unions will be better if you're planning on growing your portfolio. 

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

Local banks typically offer lower interest rates but might require a solid track record and detailed financials.

If you are just looking to network I would go the route of meetups locally (you can check above at the toolbar, hoover over forums then to the right you have events and meetups.If you are looking to wholesale and build a list of buyers that fix and flip for deals you may have then I would pull lists from 3rd party sites like Property Radar or propstream.

Unless you're locking up 10 acres in a large metro where a DR Horton or KB homes might come in, thats a little less localized.

start w local bank or CU ?

Thanks so much for your advice for a local lender.

What are out of state investors doing in Cuyahoga County if they don't have a property manager? Where do you find a LOIC? Is property management the only way to make this work?

Should I find a local agent or use a lawer?

@Kyle TrotmanI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.