Let's see what more experienced members have to say. 

Hello my name is Yanick, I live in California. I'm a new to real estate investing and I'm looking to connect with local investors. Thank you 

Naturally, I could go on their site but trust Bigger Pockets members more.

By its own definition, everybody alive is a member of several protected classes. 

Quote from @Jackie Liu: Hello BP member, I have a friend who currently owns several SFH rentals that is currently managed by a PM in Indiana, according to them the PM has been unresponsive for 3 months, all their attempts to reach the PM has been uneventful (phone, message, etc.).

Find out why, see if you can learn/hire to fix that problem, and you might have found your niche.Do you know anyone or have a family member that is licensed in one of the trades? 

He is a BP member and comes highly recommended by many here.

BTW there is a free trial and the Starter monthly plan is $119.It also allows you to search through consumer information such as property owner "credit worthiness," Credit card usage, buying power, age, language, family members in the house, and many other fields that are above and beyond property characteristics, which is unique.

Learned that from a family member.

Find a reliable Realtor, as they can refer you to other key team members.