Unfortunately, I am not local to your area so I would not know of any contractors of cost, but your local meet ups, mentors, or investors could point you in the right way.

We are newer to the real estate world and looking to connect with local investors, and for off market deals from wholesalers.

The Land Trust would be very useful for both transferring properties into the Series LLC because it is excluded from the Due on Sale Clause AND it can also be used to remove the investors name from public record and provide anonymity for your ownership of the property.

@Mark Taleon, first off get a local lawyer who specializes in real estate!

What is a local "RIA" ? 

I'm sure it can be done, but you will definitely have to hire from the local talent pool which is awfully shallow. 

Success requires thorough screening, clear boundaries, budgeting, networking, and staying informed about local rental laws, and market trends.Good luck!

There are small local banks that will offer loan products for such properties, you would have to call around and see (small banks with about 5-10 branches often work best in my experience). 

They can pinpoint the issue and get your garage back in action fast.I found a local guy in Portland who seems legit: https://portlanddoorsandlocksguy.com/.

Any other local industries with short term employment?