Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

As for finding a contractor, asking local investors for recommendations is a great start.

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

A good host knows the local festival dates and has a handyman and multiple cleaners on call and ready to goa very clean house and quick turnaround are vital Im listed as a co-host but I pay a local host to do the legwork 

Find them at local real estate meetups, but be careful, it's a sketchy business overall.

It forced me to reach out to developers, to engineers dozens of local builders and most important like minded individuals.

@Kyle TrotmanI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.

I would look into your local Facebook pages for investors as well. 

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.