If they do, your best bet is a local community bank that funds these types of properties.Another option is a private lender but that money will be pretty expensive, as mentioned 10%  + 

Quote from @Edward Barrett: New investor here trying to stay in my local market (Dayton, OH).Since I've started looking for my first deal I've come across a few section 8 properties that seem to pencil, but I'm a bit loath to jump into that kind of deal.

I plan to manage the properties myself until it conflicts with my regular job.I would appreciate any advice on these markets to ensure success and connect with local investors.    

You'll have a slight disadvantage compared to the local population, but nothing that should crush you.

Local banks and smaller credit unions are most aggressive in this space.

Yes BofA is all over the country but if you go to your local branch it's pretty likely that loan officer and/or office wouldn't be licensed to operate in another state. 

Start small with duplexes or triplexes, analyze deals carefully, and build a team of local experts.

 I am looking for any local investor's, property managers, and agents  down in SC.

Definitely recommend checking out local REI meetups in Boston now and Chicago later—tons of value in connecting with local investors.

Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.