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

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).

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.

If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

Apparently, local jurisdictions here are saying they want more affordable housing, but in the same sentence will also say that there will be more regulations, more environmental protections, and more hoops to jump through to develop starter homes. 

You could also explore a jv partnership with a local investor.

State and Local RegulationsSome states have simplified the process for converting homes into CLAs.

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

Listen to as many podcasts as you can and attend all of your local meetups to connect with other investors.

I would recommend going to some local real estate networking events and asking around in person who people like to work with for title.