This works well for me but one thing to note about this process is you absolutely need to know your local and state laws very well so that you don’t break any rules or run the risk of being accused of discrimination, because you will be turning people down and should have a legit, legal reason not just that you don’t like them.

Networking at local REI meetups, joining investor groups, and connecting with experienced flippers can open doors.

I recently thought I found a great duplex but when a local agent toured the property for me, they didn't even feel safe which lead us to believe finding the right tenants would be a challenge. 

The other option would be going to local investor meetups and asking those who attend for good references. 

It also helped that we got a connection from a local bar owner that needed to book musical guests from time to time. 

Here in Hawaii, condotel (vacation rental condo) financing is different from typical condo financing, so important to work with a local lender.

Hey @Derek Morrison - Do you have any local friends that are property managers or investors who might have a good contact for you?

Drop a comment or DM if you’re interested—let's build a strong local network and explore potential collaborations.

We've pretty well saturated the local market. 

What happened was our previous PM handed over their business to a new PM who lives 90 minutes away (previous PM was local).