Try and join a few local Facebook pages and connect with locals who are in the house hacking business. 

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

It was just an offer (costs extra) through a local lender I used!

A key part of our team is our talented interior designer, who helps us add that extra flair to every property we touch.We’re eager to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, contractors, and anyone else who shares our passion for real estate.

I got on Facebook and started reaching out to investors on the local real estate page.

I detailed LOCAL government will be on point.

I would get in touch with a local builder, and see about getting a mentorship on down days and days you have off..

Find local meetups, rub elbows with other investors, find out what they need, and then find a way to meet that need.For example, maybe an investor is growing fast and struggling to keep up with inspections.

Use crime maps and local insights to guide your search.9.

I want to remain local in NJ or at most drive down 1hr to PA (self-manage or, last resort, hire a PM)However, I must also consider maintaining reserves, a safety net for my primary home, and an emergency fund.It's just hard for a new investor now :(