Credit union or hometown bank?

[Jeff Campbell]

Am I wrong for thinking both provide portfolio loans.. In your experience which would be best. Anyone one have any experience in central Arkansas with this?

[Andrew Postell]

@Jeff Campbell you're on the right track here.  We need some good local people to weigh in here on who's a good lender in your area. 

Here's my 3 suggestions:

1. Post in the Bigger Pockets STATE forum that you are looking in. There are usually some good, local investors that monitor those forums. Maybe they already have a suggestion or recommendation for you? Certainly try there.
2. Visit your local REI groups. There are many groups that meet across the country. Some post here on the Bigger Pockets Marketplace. Many post on meetup.com. Networking is always a great practice and you never know who you might meet there and what good information they have to share. Would certainly recommend visiting if one is close to you.
3. Calling - and then there's this option. Which is what I have had to do many times...it stinks.  Try to other two first.

Hope this helps!