I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Try and join a few local Facebook pages and connect with locals who are in the house hacking business. 

I'm a local broker and investor and manage 100+ investment properties.

Also, make sure to connect with local contractors to get estimates on your prospect properties.

I am a local investor, lets connect, Michael!

It will be remote, but since you live there now, you probably already have connections who either already know the house or local friends to find you good people to service things as needed.  

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I would get in touch with a local builder, and see about getting a mentorship on down days and days you have off..

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Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.