I would get on the phone with a local lender through a local bank. 

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

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

It seems you and your husband have the ability to make a property more desirable and I would try to stay local for the same reasons you listed. 

The PM will also fix things when needed, using local handymen or contractors, and collect the rent for you.

In my experience, success in D-class areas almost always requires being local, extremely hands-on, and self-managing.

They often have different vendors introduce themselves so you can build your team and they often have a local member do a case study on one of their properties to share the ins, outs, ups, and downs of the investment.

As a beginner investor based in the Seattle metro area, I'm eager to learn from your experiences and share my journey as I get started in this field.My current strategy is to focus on live-and-flip for the first three deals (looking for my second deal) to gain hands-on experience while building equity and learning the ins and outs of renovation and the local market. 

@Ritu MahajanBuild a solid local team, including contractors, property managers, and lenders experienced with BRRRR.

I’ve built strong relationships with local agents and other investors in the Hamptons, which helped me discover this off-market property.