Those forms are generally well reviewed by local attorneys in regards to the local jurisdiction regulations.

Talk to your local building department for the codes they follow and requirement(s).

Besides reading and listening to podcasts, my wife and I attend a local real estate investor meetup that has been extremely beneficial. 

Generally local agents have one purpose, to sell.

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

If you're just getting started, stay local.

Instead you will cash flow right out of the gate and appreciation is faster in those states with TLC properties or adding things like an ADU, or Carriage home on a bigger lot.Most of my investors that live in CA purchase in those states listed above and in most cases its easy to introduce them to local Seasoned realtors Contractors, Handy Men/Women that can help them save money and feel secure about the distance from home to REI.

I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.

I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with local investor.Thank youWhat are specific goals? 

And don’t sleep on local banks or credit unions—they sometimes offer flexible portfolio loans that could work for a deal like this.Since your wife qualifies as a first-time homebuyer, check out any state-specific programs or HUD options for down payment assistance.