Ask local law enforcement who the trouble makers are. 

The Deal Finder is constantly on the hunt for new deals, always looking for properties that meet the team's investment criteria.Key Traits:- Optimistic and energetic- Risk-tolerant - Forward-thinking- Well-connected in the local real estate market2.

Hi Jessica, are you able to invest locally?

I just got word from a trusted friend who owns a large local property management company in PF.  

You can probably find basics of these forms online and then have a local attorney clean them up and make them compliant for your state (or the lawyer could draft them although they'd be a bit more expensive).

Building Codes and Permits: Insights on navigating local building codes and securing permits for this type of conversion would be incredibly helpful.Potential Pitfalls: Are there any common issues or unforeseen challenges I should be aware of when undertaking a project like this?

go to the local FB forums and attend local RE meetings. 

Get with a local banker and have them walk you through the process of getting a loan from them. 

My guess is that it is localized. 

Have you had success networking locally?