If you check out their website, you can find a local Rep to come out and quote you on their products and help install.Most of ours were hard wired, with quick install, to avoid the internet issue.

Your local bank, if it's a loan that they actually own(0.0001%) they are not going sell one note to you.

Most of those specialty programs (first responder loans, downpayment assistance, etc) are based on local state/county grant programs that back the loan.

However, it’s important to ensure the area is safe. in those areas I would recommend checking local crime statistics on SpotCrime. you can use this link for an example,to get detailed information: https://spotcrime.com/map?

Then determine if a long distance property is better or a local house hack.

I would add that you should definitely checkout some local real estate meetups as that's the best way to quickly build a buyer's list. 

Im also a local small investor with a few properties in Tucson.

They are local to Greenfield and it helped. 

Check local law, whether you have to accept varies by state.

We are looking into investing in Hot Spring and hope to make some connection with local investors.