So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

We provide a baked good from a local German bakery.

If I purchased a home locally I’d have to ask well beyond the market rate on rent just to break even.

Highly recommend partnering with a local realtor who knows the market. 

I'd recommend speaking with local specialists in your target market to look at multiple investment options side-to-side.Lastly, some of my clients have been encouraged to stay away from HELOCs unless they expect a lump sum (inheritance, sale of other asset, bonus, etc.) to pay off the HELOC in the next year or 2. 

So I arranged the large local home buyers to meet at the property. 

Quote from @Mason Jacobs: Quote from @Eric Goldman: Quote from @Mason Jacobs: @Eric Goldman had a good point, if you don't rent it out no one will lend DSCR, you might get a local bank but a DSCR doesn't work if you don't have it rented!  

I highly recommend investing in a property management software, such as Hospitable, for syncing your calendar, automating messaging, and scheduling cleans, as well as a dynamic pricing tool, such as PriceLabs, for optimizing your pricing based on market demand, local events, and seasonality. 

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

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.