Now, this is not to say every bank will look at it this way (the company I work at does) but, its definitely something to consider when you're doing mortgage planning for your REI acquisitions going forward.A way to get more than 10 is to mix and match portfolio or local community/commercial bank financing (US bank commercial lending is a national player in this field) with conventional financing strategies.

We've developed a reputation for being good neighbors and community players.

I had bought the mansion right next to this one in 2002 from an NBA player that went bank O and finished it and sold that for 5 mil..

Kevin Bupp had a pretty insightful podcast with what seemed like a major player in the industry.Think this is it: https://podbay.fm/podcast/791316884/e/1561438800

Where I'm located, the market is perfect for the laundromat business, but the larger players have caught on to that also.

@Johnny ScottYour better ever would be to network with people in your local area through investment groups to know who the players are.

(Probably 5k other posts on this in the search box)This is definitely a team sport so you'll need to surround yourself with the A-players who can add immense value during these crazy times. 

A and B players will cost more in the short term, but less in the long run.Just my two cents, best of luck!

I think what a lot of people on this thread are missing is that ALL business involves a middleman and end players.

Thanks @Suzanne Player and @Jacob St.