I would suggest networking locally to get entrenched in the real estate market.

@Cliff Durrett  - thanks   1) family  2) friends  3) reitement account loan 4) personal loan from your bank 5) leverage a car  ( unlikely to obtain from a bank or credit union )  6) local bank / credit union 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Once the move is complete and things are settled down, I'm interested in pursuing real estate investment locally.

I expect you can find a HELOC provider at a local credit union.  

@Erika Peketi follow your state and local landlord tenant laws for timing of notices for lease violations.

They know how to handle negotiations and can tell you about the local housing market.

Historical data, new developmental attractions, business relocation, local policy, etc.

Your local REIA is always the best place to start, in my opinion.

Know good agents,  property managers. contractor that can walk the property.Etc.I’ll be investing locally in the Phoenix Arizona area.