Hello Gagan, Some important tools and resources I incorporate into my business to help finding deals is to network with local investors.

Local PM here - we have multiple development projects we are gearing up to sell, both small multifamily and townhouses should you want to take a peak at them.

Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

Yes, Mustafa Lakadawala from Clarke Realty (local to St.

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

But perhaps you would be better served helping a local experienced investor find deals and ask them to show you exactly how they analyze deals, what's good vs bad, how do they finance (debt vs equity) etc etc and understand their business model that has a proven track record by providing value to them.

I’m trying to increase my presence to the local renter population.

Quote from @Kyle Barnhart: I live near Phoenix and looking to invest locally.

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

In order to network with wholesalers and lenders the best way to go about it will be to attend the local REIA like The Greater Houston REIA and also joining the local investors facebook groups.