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

Find the REIA group for your areaAs Henry noted, post something specific for your area and tag your market.Get on Loopnet for your area and property type, reach out to the brokers that are listing deals and offer to take to coffee (they are often invested in deals too but you could ask for connections to other operators that might be getting started).And, again as Henry noted, each person you meet, ask them what other networking events they have attended that you can put on your list.

I want to preface this by saying I'm an absolute newbie when it comes to real estate investing, but the more books and resources I consume, the more I find myself gravitating towards commercial real estate, specifically hotels!

Any luck on motivating realtors in the area to actually get operating expenses/lease agreements for Jackson County specifically George?

Rent control laws are market specific.

Happy to connect if you have any specific questions you are looking to get answered or just want a general run down of the investing landscape here.

I’d like more information on the DCSR lenders if anyone has specific recommendations.Also, if anyone needs advice or repairs/ replacement on plumbing feel free to send me a message! 

Many cost segregation study professionals will offer you a free quote on the cost of the cost seg study specific to your property as well as the potential tax savings.HOW LONG DOES A COST SEGREGATION STUDY TAKE?

There are lots of vetting processes and details that need to be addressed before handing over the keys. too late now. 

Details here- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/04/leveraging-really-risky/.