I only know a few local realtors/ property managers I’m going to meet with them this week to ask more questions. 

Another trick from investers I’ve worked with is chatting up folks at local meetups who’ve recently navigated the same municipality.. they’re often happy to share how fast or slow things move.

It definitely won’t hurt our local market.

If you’re unsure about which specific account to choose, ask a local CPA or banker, since every situation can vary.

Why don't you join a local landlord association?

Franklin Home Store and Vacasa are 2 local ones I found with a quick google search and I have no idea what they charge.If you want to consider the self-managing route, DM me and I can walk through the details.

Since you're open to markets beyond NYC, you might want to connect with local investor meetups or REI groups in those areas to build relationships with agents, wholesalers, and lenders who understand the nuances of each market.If you're looking to break out of analysis paralysis, maybe start by narrowing down one or two target markets and running numbers on actual deals.

I really want to do local meetups and interact with more advanced investors but don’t know where to start.

However, especially if the investor is buying in an area they are not familiar with, they probably will not know the nuances of the local area. 

I moved to a new state and was curious to see if I should open a new LLC for a new state and if anyone had reccomendations other than a local attorneys office to create one.