RE is local.     4.  

The PM will also fix things when needed, using local handymen or contractors, and collect the rent for you.

Joined a local investment group and got tons of support How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

There are people located all over who could help you locally. 

For context, I'm based in the SF Bay Area in CA and looking into buying my first OOS rental after house hacking locally for 10 years.

Start local.

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

I’d suggest reaching out to some local agents in the area.

Your time is best spent producing the revenue that allows you to invest in the first place.That includes using local agents you meet and feel are a good fit for you, property managers, possibly buying completed properties like the one you posted here, and outsourcing as much of the process as you can as you get started.