I'm connected with a group in Indianapolis that meets monthly. 

My question is, If one is to be strictly commission based, Is finding a broker with mortgage industry similar to finding a broker with real estate?

My budget will be around $200k but I’m meeting with a lender on Tuesday to go over all of my options.

@Sung Yu You can 1031 exchange your fourplex into a single-family home, provided it’s initially used as an investment property (rented for 1–2 years) to meet IRS requirements.

I want to use this forum to meet other real estate professionals (experienced and newbies) and hopefully find business partners.

Just be sure it’s documented and consistently applied to avoid any Fair Housing pitfalls.Another option is to stick with strictly quantifiable criteria—credit score, income ratio, etc.

Here’s how you can stay informed and ensure your rental properties meet all legal requirements.1.

Check out the CRREIA group which meets in Clifton Park for meetups.

We have an upcoming meeting with them to see how we can extend the loan a few more years to make the total monthly payment including installments for the annual property tax bill, which we’ve had to pay for them this year since they were late the last couple years and had to pay interest to the county. 

Would you be looking to owner occupy the property or strictly as an investment?