What’s the easiest way to get a book published locally?

Hi everyone, I’m planning to publish my first book and want to explore local options. I’ve been searching for book publishing near me, but it’s hard to know which services are reliable. From your experience, what should new authors look for in a local publisher? Is it better to prioritize support, cost, or distribution? I’d love to hear your advice and lessons learned from working with local book publishing options.