They often have insights and connections in the local real estate community.Join Online Forums and Communities: BiggerPockets has a community section where you can find and connect with investors in specific regions.Utilize Social Media: LinkedIn and Facebook groups focused on real estate investing can help you find and connect with local professionals and investors.Reach Out to Property Management Companies: These companies often have a good pulse on the local market and can connect you with investors and opportunities.Sample Contact List for Your Target MarketsHere are some resources and contacts for each of the markets mentioned:ChattanoogaChattanooga Real Estate Investors Association (CREIA)Local Brokers: KW Commercial, The Group Real Estate BrokerageKnoxvilleKnoxville Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA)Local Brokers: SVN | Wood Properties, Holrob Commercial RealtyMemphisMemphis Investors Group (MIG)Local Brokers: Memphis Realty Group, RE/MAX ExpertsClarksvilleClarksville REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: Clarksville Property Solutions, Keller Williams RealtyJohnson CityJohnson City Real Estate Investors MeetupLocal Brokers: Evans & Evans Real Estate, Century 21 LegacyKingsportTri-Cities REI Group (serving Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol)Local Brokers: Blue Ridge Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesClevelandChattanooga-Cleveland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: KW Cleveland, Crye-Leike RealtorsCookevilleUpper Cumberland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Realty Firm, Highlands Elite Real EstateJacksonJackson REI NetworkLocal Brokers: Town & Country Inc., Conner Real EstateFranklinFranklin REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Ashton Real Estate Group, Synergy Realty NetworkNext StepsNetwork Actively: Attend meetups, join online forums, and reach out to brokers and agents.Conduct Market Research: Understand the specific dynamics of each market, including rental demand, vacancy rates, and local economic factors.Visit the Markets: If possible, visit these markets to get a firsthand feel of the neighborhoods and potential investment opportunities.By connecting with local investors, brokers, and agents, you'll gain valuable insights and find opportunities that align with your investment goals.

Five Pilllars realty was a key player for this project.

In Illinois, GC Realty would be my recommendation.

He is in Corporate Realty and wanted do some residential real estate.

I worked with Kimber Fulton with Seaport Realty in Savannah, GA, she’s great!

Appreciation and Growth: Sacramento has seen around an estimated 256% growth in terms of median household value, with large developments planned and in progress in suburbs such as Roseville, Elk Grove, and Folsom.My team and I at Hardin Realty & Property Management specialize in helping investors in the greater Sacramento area.

Central Florida Realty Investors a local real estate investors group, has a Brevard chapter you may want to consider joining.

My name is Kasey and I have a team, ROI Realty Partners, and we host quarterly meet ups! 

Hey Bigger Pockets members, I'm Michelle Chastain with Century 21 Prestige Realty in Jacksonville AR (close to Little Rock).

Lynette Thueson, RealtorSilvercreek Realty Group