Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Get familiar with the local market trends and property values.

I understand Philadelphia requires a local property manager. 

My partner and I are looking to get our next rental (currently have one in a more local market that has a property manager).  

This is a revision of my old post on this timely topic. Timely because January 31st is the deadline.

Sending 1099-NEC (formerly 1099-MISC) to contractors and vendors

2024 update: While not directly related...

I'm up in Michigan, but we do have a few branches in your area I believe so if it's helpful to connect with someone local happy to make that connection.  

Suzanne, This is impressive - love to see deals being made in my local market.

One was conventional financing and the other was a portfolio loan from a local bank here in Hawaii, I also did a lot of research into DSCR loans during my search.I'm also an agent here on Oahu but focus mainly on Property Management, at the brokerage we manage roughly 50 units that are a mix of STR, MTR, and LTR's. 

I work in IT at a local boat manufacture and my wife works in the office of a flooring company in Longview.  

Your local county/city has most likely adopted the international building code as most do.