But make sure to do more research, connect with local agents that know the market, connect with investors who own rental properties in that market, and then decide if that's going to be your main stomping ground. 

We just sold a retail/service center we owned utilizing a wrap around mortgage.  

What are the best practices in this situation, especially considering any local laws and regulations that might apply?

Also considering Airbnb type property and outside of local area if the numbers are right..

If you are laser focused on specific properties, door knock the owners if they are local.

Additionally, your local FB groups and REIA's will have them.

Some clients of mine have used a local company called REZIO who will do the drawings and facilitate the permitting for you.

This could be contingent on the market you are in so you may want to source locals in your area and how they handle.  

I also get them in our local neighborhood facebook groups.

If you're also looking at Ohio, I invest locally in Columbus and Cleveland.