I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

There are a couple of car washes in my local area that are for sale that I am interested in but do not know where to start. 

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

I’ve built strong relationships with local agents and other investors in the Hamptons, which helped me discover this off-market property.

Well I must have an AWESOME local agent because I have no complaints at all and have used them for years.  

@Kevin L Gleave has created a live doc that has up to date info on local meetups, I can PM you a copy (I have Kevin's permission ;) )

Call every local investor agenda (look at the agents that have investment property listings and call them) and call every local landlord that owns multiple properties (you can get lists off of Deal Machine).

If the tenant fails to provide proof, I would reach out to a local attorney about handling the lease violation appropriately, especially since Texas has specific landlord-tenant laws.

I'm also hopeful to get some local cooperation now that he's claiming partnerships with local government. 

One key he found was mixing a welcoming atmosphere with firm guidelines.. it typically falls under standard tenant landlord laws for eviction.. so you’ll want to double-check local regulations.You mentioned Furnished Finders and Padslipt.com.. from what I’ve heard, those can be great if you’re targeting traveling professionals or short term visitors.