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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

**Letter of Intent (LOI)**: Though not legally binding, an LOI can outline the basic terms and conditions of a potential deal before the final contracts are drawn up, ensuring that all parties are on the same page.It's always wise to consult with a real estate attorney to ensure that your contracts comply with local laws and protect your interests.

Quote from @Gregory Wilson: A few things there, Brendan.First, an LLC with you as a member and your (wife, son, pal, etc.) partner as a 1% member will file a Form 1065 which is about one tenth as likely to be audited by the IRS as a Form 1040 with a Schedule E rental activity (which I presume you will attempt to show is an active business).Second, you want an LLC because when your local Alabama handyman drives his girlfriend's uninsured truck into a van load of U of A medical school interns on I-22 when he goes  to get some shingles for your roof, on your business, you don't lose everything you have or ever will have to an uninsured claim. 

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

You can even connect with local HR teams and offer small referral bonuses to get more bookings.

If you want to only do PM I'd recommend just looking on LinkedIn, or Indeed and applying for local apartment communities.