I would recommend finding some local meetups where you can dig in with other investors in the community.

Good morningIt is working well.I expect to buy 8 houses in next 5 yearsAfter that I will start flipping but I am sorry you mistook meMy flips will be local:)

I have some contacts in the country who can lend a hand getting me plugged into local networks.

Hi @Melissa OdomI would suggest calling your local RE (real estate) brokerage and asking for references.

Will the rents be able to be increased with new local investments in the economy? 

Local investors or agnets that work with investors will know who to go to.

I am currently evaluating a multi-family investment opportunity in Anaheim, CAIs there a local commercial broker or property manager who could tell me what the market cap rate is for C class multifamily buildings 10 to 20 units in that area?

Build relationships with local real estate agents, investors, and property managers. 

Sonya, go to your local REI association meetings first, see if there are people locally who are doing mentoring and then stick with them (after some investigation).  

Hi BP community,Can anyone share any recommendations on an investor friendly, local bank which you are working with or have had good experiences with in the past?