If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Speak to a local atty.

Every month the local ABC television affiliate highlights evictions on a large scoreboard, showcasing which buildings and parts of town see the most of them.

Since you're new to investing, I'd highly recommend the "Get Started" tab up top to check out the bookstore, local events, and other helpful resources.All the best!

I worked with Scott who has always been immediately responsive and willing to assist with whatever I needed including introductions to lenders, insurance providers, local agents/brokers, tax specialists, etc.

He ended up connecting with a local community bank that was willing to be flexible as long as the payments kept coming in.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Have you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?

FYI, after I was turned down by a local sub to mentor to be my coach, I dusted off and have been studying Carleton Sheets, No Money Down real estate program, that a family member gave me over a decade ago.

If you haven’t done so, join AZREIA or smaller local meetups, where you may meet investors (who ought to be repeat buyers).  

Start building relationships with local real estate agents, contractors, property managers, and lenders who are investor-friendly.