In addition you'll need to be able to keep up with the ever changing local laws and regulations which is doable from out of state, but will require proactive effort.To find a good reliable PMC I would start by finding 3-4 that are (1) members of NARPM and (2) licensed by the state Real Estate Commission (not required in all states, but always a plus).

If you are local, then try some local real estate meetup groups.

Connect with a local real estate agent in your chosen market who is knowledgable in investing4.

If you need to subscribe to a local paper.

As others have said I don’t travel to exotic locations to invest, my stuff is fairly local so the actual need for a business meal is low.

As a remote investor, do I need to physically be there to meet the county assessors? 

@Griffin Ahmet start attending investor meetings: Oakland REIA, Wayne REIA, Detroit Renegade Investors, MREI, etc.Look to connect with Wholesalers for deals, but do NOT trust them!

Good morningIt is working well.I expect to buy 8 houses in next 5 yearsAfter that I will start flipping but I am sorry you mistook meMy flips will be local:)

I briefly needed to store a camper and found a local storage.

I have some contacts in the country who can lend a hand getting me plugged into local networks.