You can work with a local credit union that does HELOCs, Home Equity Lines of Credit or Loans, on investment property.

Wrapping 3 properties into one blanket loan shouldn't be a problem, save these are sitting on any sizeable acreage.You might get lucky and find a unicorn local bank or credit union that would consider that kind of leverage, but I would say overall, those terms are very unrealistic.Cheers!

Obviously Dubai is a incredible city to visit and it will remain as the center of the middle east.

Listen to as many podcasts as you can and attend all of your local meetups to connect with other investors.

I wonder if your local MLS provider has a list of MLS_only brokers in their system?

I would connect with a local PM who has connections with the HUD programs so you can get the most accurate information and guidance in your market. 

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).

If you wish to network or ask specific questions about your local market, you can go to your local real estate forum and discuss with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking 5.

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

I’m trying to increase my presence to the local renter population.