Generally though, more protection is better than no protection.Also, I live and invest in the NWI area and I can refer you to a local attorney for LLC questions or help point you in the right direction.

I’m focusing on virtual and will eventually start focusing in my local market NYC.

Our mission is to empower local entrepreneurs and investors to transform underutilized properties into awesome community assets that benefit all.If you send me a DM I can share more about our courses and free webinars.

One option - (looks like you've already taken this route) - Shack up with a local investor-minded realtor, they will be more than happy to set you up on a specific, filtered investment property drip campaign. 

@Shishi Chen try to find local real estate meetup groups, and there are various wholesaling groups on Facebook.

In PR, understand the locals disposition to OOS investors, even those fluent in Spanish like yourself (or so I gather from Spanish language interview questions).No harm in beginning the interview process with both lender and agent today.

Your local housing authority will publish a list of market rent based on the size of the unit. 

Ask this question to the local people in your area.  

Does anyone know a local credit union or bank that will fund a HELOC on an owner occupied duplex?

There are lots of meet up groups around Orlando, you'll have to travel a bit for most of them, but if that is your goal...Also check out CFRI dot/net if you would like to network with other local investors and trades.