Did Wells Fargo require you to provide any local address?

Also very interested in networking with other investors in areas to find contractors and local help.

I would look more local if you can.

Check out the Events to find local and virtual meet ups4. complete your BP profile - Include website links, social media handles, or other online profiles so that people can find you.

I recommend looking at all the data sources and the listing platforms themselves to get the best feel for revenue potential.Also, reach out to local owners for the most accurate expense information. 

He has been working on properties his whole life so he’s a great resource and partner on getting the work done but as this is my first purchase and reno, I am looking for a few suggestions on finishes so I can finish working out my numbers.The house was bought from a local investor who seems to have run out of money and was offloading about 3-5 properties in my area.

Where I worked (in California) it was a $30k fine to do it yourself....Make sure you guys check with your local regulations.

Yes get to your local RE meeting.

I am based in Oregon and I am planning on diving into the world of out of state investing.I have bought and sold a couple of  homes here locally but would love to start growing my out of state portfolio which I have very little experience in. 

You can use this tool to figure out that part: https://docs.google.com/document/d/100dRzu-iQEIZbR1adxIASdH2...Once you have that you should engage a local broker to discuss the options for those types of uses in your market and they will be able to help you understand the overall picture and cap rates of the various options.