BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

Are you able to start investing in your hometown instead?

Yes you partner with them on the individual deal but you get the reps in to become better at watching a deal from start to finish. 

Many successful investors started small, such as with house hacking or buying affordable properties to rent out.

Would like to be more hands off as well.

I'm starting my first deal and got on the call with the agent and ended it with a deal with me making almost 5k but after this idk what to do, we haven't signed a contract or anything but getting to and and I just need someone to be by my side for this, I'll throw you some of what im making somehow but I just really Need help

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

If you have the sellers, the buyers will start reaching out - it likely wont work for some of them and then you can ask what they are looking for and build relationships that way.

Ebooks, podcasts like @Bonnie Low suggested and start running numbers on every deal you see until you know how it all works.