You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.

I would like to speak with local investors, real estate agents, property managers, lenders, etc. from the area.

For any locals that come across this or virtual investors , what's a wholesale friendly title company you've worked with in St.

Are you going to continue your investing locally? 

That sure is a pretty looking bridge, I hope the local people find it to be a very useful thing.

Even with that, I think we will still be way ahead. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1200sq/ft, detached 1 car garagePurchase Price: $38,000Repairs: $20,000ARV: $96,000 (based off Zillow, but a local real estate agent thought that was pretty accurate)Mortgage: $430Insurance: $55Trash Included: $25Rent: $1,000We are now going through applications for our first tenant. 

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

Heck my local credit union pays 3.5% on its basic account. 

I want to remain local in NJ or at most drive down 1hr to PA (self-manage or, last resort, hire a PM)However, I must also consider maintaining reserves, a safety net for my primary home, and an emergency fund.It's just hard for a new investor now :(

Go to small local/regional banks NOT national ones.