I'm a construction management consultant (so similar to engineering) and investor/agent in the Boston area so I get the need to want/need to stay local.

They will see a large pipeline of local deals, and they will buy some as rentals, flip others, and flip the contract (wholesale) a handful where it makes sense.

You will need their advice on your state & local laws to properly proceed.

You could even try reaching out directly to local agents or small real estate firms.

You could find your local wholesaler ( basically what a land flipper is) and ask about what CRMs they are using and also talk CPAs.  

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

I believe that you don't get returns (failed to deliver) with bulk mailers so you don't know which addresses are bad.That's the simple stuff.My advice is to do various mailings that you or some prepares locally, that go out immediately, using 1st class postage.

I had constant issues with the local government and the taxes were absurd.

Quote from @Marcus Ball: After struggling with local rehab properties in California, I switched to build-to-rent developers and chose a 1031 exchange.

I’m personally actively looking for new investments in my local market (outside of Charlotte NC).