I'd suggest starting by joining your local Real Estate Investor Association and attending any real estate meet-ups in your area.

When commercial lenders are evaluating a first-time CRE investor, they like when the sponsor is within driving distance of their first investment, so pat-on-the-back for staying local on deal one, it makes it a more prudent transaction for all involved. 

@Randy Person had a good suggestion, tap into the local Real Estate Investor group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DaytonRealEstateInvesting, you'll find a lot of locals there happy to discuss with you.

Nice to meet everyone.

Moreover, lenders often mandate reserves to ensure the borrower can meet ongoing financial obligations.Selecting viable investment properties is another vital aspect of the process.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

He invests himself, specializes in investment properties and has a great pulse in the local real estate market.

heres whati got froma recent e-renter screen. propspective tenant got a notification that they failed and called me asking why as her credit score is apparently above 630Credit CheckYour applicant does not meet your minimum criteria at this time.6Total Trade Accounts$5,xxx.00Current Balance Reported on All Accounts2Total Negative Trade Accounts$1,xxx.00Past Due Reported on All Accounts0Negative Accounts in Collection$0.00Total Monthly Payments0Disregarded School/Medical LoansLatest Delinquent Payment (if reported)Top Risk Factors Affecting GradeSerious delinquency, and public record or collection filedTime since delinquency is too recent or unknownProportion of balances to credit limits on revolving accounts is too highNumber of accounts with delinquency

To win, talk to locals, analyze the market, and ke­ep learning.

Definitely looking for a good GC that I can meet with.