Thoroughly analyze prospective inve­stments through inspections, financial revie­ws and familiarity with local landlord-tenant regulations.

If you really need a partner, consider looking into local meetups and regional conferences to meet people. 

I am looking to househack in my local area, Beaver County PA to be specific, and I know some people who have done the "rent by the room" strategy but they invest in other parts of the U.S. and I was wondering if it is market dependent or not?

Partner with local Real Estate Agents:  Partner with agents that can help market the property to their network of buyers. 

They are not familiar with local ordinances related to managing your property.2.

@Angela Levy This is a pretty delicate question for which you should contact a local attorney who specializes in tax deeds.If the property is vacant, there is a school of thought that says you can take limited actions to secure the property (like boarding it up, removing a fallen tree, or mowing the lawn). 

A local contractor would be an ideal buyer and could likely complete the repairs far cheaper than the OOS OP.   

You'd want to connect with a local broker on that front, but a few of them have programs based on the census-tract you're either selling or buying in. 

Investigate areas with strong growth potential and rental demand, and take into account regional real estate market trends.Networking: Attend local real estate events, sign up for internet discussion groups, and establish relationships with seasoned investors.

Listen to the last 6 months of BP podcasts and find local people you can trust.