Most everyone in the area takes their trash to a local dump station.

I am wondering (outside of the monthly meetups) are there any local investors on this forum that would want to connect and share ideas, strategies etc?

I would try and get a hold of a local Builder's Association.

QQ for you; how do I actually find the local forum?

@Rafael Lupian I would definitely recommend connecting with local realtor and active investor @Jeremy Holden if you have not already!

Quote from @James Runkle: does anybody have the latest information on this fiasco for appointing a local agent in charge for out of state investors?

When I'm there, in no way do I get some overwhelming degree of fear or anxiety that I'm at a high crime escape from NY element.

To find real flippers and build a reliable team, lead with value and tight filters: define your flip box, then post and ask at local meetups, investor FB groups, and supply houses for intros to GCs, agents, and lenders who’ve closed multiple flips this year; run quick interviews, verify with photos, permits, and past HUDs, and start them on a small, time‑boxed task to test communication, updates, and workmanship before giving bigger scopes.

I was curious if there are any local groups that meet and discuss strategies or general market discussions in any of these local areas.   

I’m curious — for those investing in multiple markets, do you usually look for local lenders or are you comfortable working with out-of-state funding partners?