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

You may able to find someone local in Dallas who could help you.I've also known investors who do rent by the room.

If you ever have questions or are looking to bounce ideas off another local investor let me know. 

Maybe you can find someone local that would work 4-5 hours one day a week?

This California law eliminates much of the red tape by bypassing environmental reviews and subjective local approvals, creating a faster and more predictable development process.

I am a local Realtor and I work differently with my investors.

As far as meetups go, you can find a lot of local events posted here on BiggerPockets: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-real-estate-events-...I also have a list of Chicago meetups that I can share with you as well.

He is also no longer here locally and he left some belongings that i have in storage.

Here’s the winning formula successful local house buyers and wholesalers use to connect with sellers, close deals, and create win-win solutions:Be Relentless: Show up every day with positivity and persistence.

You might want to look up the pool requirements for Phoenix and Scottsdale AZ if you want to be the safest you can be, despite the lax laws in other localities.