However, I have received an offer on my property from a very good and trustworthy friend that I have agreed to accept.

@Timothy Blackman- thanks  ...get some referrals for lenders from friends / co workers ...contact them all on the same day with the same criteria and ask them any questions you have and  ask for some scenarios ...compare the  feedback and service they provide ...pick one lender to get pre approved with ,,once you have a property - contact all lenders again for pricing options for the actual loan you will need ...hopefully the lender you chose for pre approval will be competitive in their pricing ..good luck

It is typically your primary job.The 40 hr/week W-2 worker is going to have a hard time convincing an IRS agent they are meeting this threshold.STR loophole is a better path for my friends in this category.Once you finally cross the pro hurdle, you're not done!

Title companies are another great resource. investor friendly title companies work with investors daily.

There is zero income on the property right now because the current owners were using it for personal use and/or letting friends and relatives use the storage units and the metal building (for an auto dealership).  

Hey BP friends!

My friends toilet just over flowed for 2hrs, leaked from upstairs, and destroyed everything below.

However, I’m finding that they aren’t really investor-friendly and don’t even bring me deals that I’m finding on the MLS.

Our investors were looking for agents that were investor friendly and it was a large need we heard and addressed by creating the program.

Pretty user friendly and purpose built forReal Estate.