The best thing for new investors who are looking to invest out of state is to make a list of every place you have lived or gone to school and then a secondary list where your family and closest friends live.

It is highly unregular to do this, but worth asking if it is possible.I have also seen appraisers use the closest available property.

@ Fradel Schaechter the closest reia meeting is 2hrs away in a completely different market.

If there are no members in your area, contact the closest members and ask for referrals.  

@Christine Rhode Hi Christine thanks for the reply, I had this idea because the closest events are either in Central CT or Philadelphia, it would great for ppl in FF county or NH county to meet in the middle you mind PMing an email to be kept abreast?

Who wants the cheeseburger when you can get the steak for almost the same price?

The closest US equivalents are wholesalers.

The make a list of where you closest friends and family live now (the ones you like).

However,starting in October, I will be managing my closest property, 300 miles away. 

So, start with YOUR cap rate, and start searching for properties that come the closest to that.