Quote from @Dawn Roy: Great question Austin,I have found the best way is to network with local investor groups. 

I found this deal from being a local.

@Shawn McCormick is local to the area and can share some of his experiences. 

Brokers have their place in the industry as do retail banks/mortgage bankers.

I can check in with my local bank, but I don't want to waste their time when I'm not yet serious about doing a loan with them.   

I was going to add, as posted above, it's a great rate and stick with that local credit union for the future business. 

I am not sure if I should stay local to my market.

I'm curious to dive deeper into the Santa Fe market and would love to learn from those with local experience.

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

Network with your local market experts and see how people are making $.