I am looking to connect with local (to myself) investors who have made the leap out of state. 

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

As always, DYOR (Do Your Own Research) The area has a mix of stable, long-term residents and rental demand—especially with Section 8 tenants—but it does vary block-by-block.Key things to consider are Rental Demand, Property Condition and Management (a local property manager can help navigate tenant screening and city requirements)It’s not as bad as the headlines make it seem, but success here depends on buying right and the right property manager.

I’ve found that leveraging local networking events, investor meetups, and even direct outreach through social media can help bridge that gap.One challenge I had to get creative with recently was navigating a complex title issue on a property.

Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).

I would visit local meetups for real estate investing, and also network with agents in your area that work with a lot of investors.

I really like the idea of leveraging local contacts for walkthroughs and feedback.

I am about ready to just manage myself from out of state and have a couple of local handymen help me out when things come up.

It looks good) I stumbled across someone locally who does it, but I'm sure you could find someone there if you or other out-of-town investors like the idea of paying a bit more for that level of security and obtain a remote monitoring source of the exterior of the properties.

You might also consider private money loans, local lenders and so forth.