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.

Volunteer to answer phones and do open houses for a local Realty Office.Bottom line is - this can be done, but you are gonna have to really kick *** and take names.....Feel free to ask for help here....if you are serious you can do this.

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

LSAs are mainly for companies without local offices such as national companies.

You will not watch the money and payouts and bookings and end up losing more hiring a big firm to do what should only be done by local hosts.

I've reached out to several local owners of multiple MTR rentals to see if they'd be willing to talk to me, have looked at Furniture Finder, and have researched competition.  

If you are unsure consult a local. also consider a roof inspection and if you need help with that visit Roof mclean va. 

Personally, local is best but without knowing more about you, it might not be a good approach.

To add to that, Dave's local bank, where he took out the loans for his properties, either went bankrupt or was bought out by another bank.