To find the best community bank, I would post in a local facebook group and ask which are the best local lenders to work with and ask for a specific contact.  

I'm local and looking to see if anyone is nearby and wondering some things like how well BRRRR might work in our market (my feeling is not as well as others).Look forward to getting to know you!

I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

If it is your first investment, highly recommend investing locally unless you have people you can trust in those out of state markets. 

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

@Kayla Elliott  Hi Kayla - this was a commercial mortgage loan with a local bank, that held it "in house" after it was issued. 

To get familiar with the area, network through local real estate groups like AZREIA, connect with multifamily brokers, and explore neighborhoods firsthand to assess tenant demand. 

Go to your local credit union. 

While it may seem unfair to offer financial incentives to problematic tenants, sometimes it’s the quickest and least costly way to regain control of your property and move forward.Lastly, connect with local landlord associations or advocacy groups.

Just be sure to check local regulations for Airbnbs.For long-term rentals, growing cities with strong job markets and affordable housing are ideal.