And so now we attend the local MAC (Military Advisory Committee, I think) meetings, where military members meet up monthly with Chamber of Commerce representatives, and work together for some common goals. 

We have developed a rapport with the seller, and she has been advising us and connecting us with the local chamber of commerce, lodging association, etc., which has all been great, however, we have a problem:The current owner treated the BNB as a semi-retirement job, and did not keep good records in regards to the previous stays... many were cash paying guests and were not recorded at all... this has forced her to have to sell the property as a residence, and is making it difficult for us to finance through regular channels.  

Try to contact them and network with themThey usually have a good grasp of the market and have good contactsAlso look into the chamber of commerceGino

Hi Keela Chambers,Congratulations on being interested in real estate at such a young age.

I have joined my local Chamber of Commerce which is great for networking.  

@Erica M Chambers thank you very much.  

Old School method: hit up your local County or City Chamber of Commerce for the area you are cruising. 

@Austin Dixon You have received some great advice.Call the chamber of commerce president ask them who they like in the local banks they will give you a referral for the bank Pres or VP use the name drop.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

The local chamber of commerce or university will likely have the information you need.

The local Chambers of Commerce and the city of Houston planning commissions are also great places to look for that info.The beauty of Houston right now is that everywhere seems to be hot.