I can feel that you have embraced the move and change. if you want to meet some local investors there is a meet-up next Tuesday. it's posted in the classifieds.

This was a local buyer.  

A few years later, I hired a local Wyoming attorney to create a living trust.

I am also open to connecting with local professionals for coffee meetings or informational interviews.Thank you for welcoming me into this community, and I look forward to learning and growing with your support!

I found the key is to go into one of the local Secretary of States offices. 

I believe it to be a little Southern California hidden treasure for cashflow, mainly class C but if you know what you are doing its a really good option to invest locally in CA with decent returns.

If you don't fall within that category a knowledgeable local real estate agent can be an excellent resource.

BTW: most owners that have hired a PMC, don't want to speak with you, much less meet with you in person to hear a hyped-up sales pitch.Also, you want to do rental arbitrage - so, you will need to be properly licensed to manage properties you do not own as required by your state & local laws.- why would an owner want to do business with someone NOT properly licensed?

If you ever have questions or are looking to bounce ideas off another local investor let me know. 

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.