I highly recommend going with a LOCAL LENDER ie in the same state, and preferably from the same area of the state you are looking.  

We recommended to our friends who are also investing in Fund III.

I'm local here in Houston and happy to help with any recommendations needing along your way! 

I’m open to any advice, recommended resources, or lessons learned from your experiences.I believe that growth comes from community and shared knowledge, so I’m here to both learn from you and contribute wherever I can.

This community is full of knowledgeable investors who are eager to share insights and experiences to help you on your journey.To make the most of this platform, I recommend asking very specific, detailed questions.

Does anybody have any recommendations on small/community banks that they like to work with?  

@Jaxin Pierce I definitely recommend looking at turnkey properties for starters.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

The landlord-tenant attorney that I work with generally recommends using those forms rather than writing my own.

I'll send you a DM on a recommendation for a law firm a lot of our clients use.