But I'm ready to expand, I will just try local banks and see what they have to say.  

I'm in Houston, but I would suggest hitting some local meetups in your area.

I talked to one local CPA who specifically works with RE investors and is highly recommended by other investors but the fees for tax strategizing and doing the returns are high $10,000 total.

@Dave Foster is your local expert.

Got the lead from calling local landlords.

Go to local Real Estate meetups and learn from people there

You will see all your competitors, their pictures, amenities and most importantly: their pricing.That is your hyper-local intel.

Most likely not but if you call enough people or maybe some local banks it's possible.

I got licensed up here with EXP, and started Burlington House Buyers, and we are crushing a bunch of flips here locally as well as some solid cash flowing rentals.

When I was house hunting from afar, I leaned heavy on local realtors.