I don't have any real estate clients locally.

Reach out to your local NARPM chapter and attend a few meetings.

Enrolling was quick and much more affordable than what were paying locally.

Also, if you know any successful local investors in Atlanta, that might be a good place to start as well. 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with real estate local investors.Thank you!

Have you connected with any local wholesalers to get on their mailing list?

You will meet local investors, agents, wholesalers, title companies, etc.

Some of the streets are less desirable because of the slope of the road/sidewalk and all the locals know you can't walk or drive on that street in the winter....something you don't know as a out of town investor.  

@Gustavo Mendoza it really depends on the tenant and state/local laws.Class A tenants, usually having 680+ credit scores, can be held accountable for a 12 month lease.Most Class B tenants, 620-680 scores, can also.With Class C tenants, under 620 scores, many won't care if a lease is 12 months or MTM, they will move when they please.

I've been living in WA State for a year and have been learning my local market (I live about 45 min northwest of Tacoma on the Kitsap peninsula) while saving to buy my first property.The high home prices and high interest rates are making it challenging to find good deals.