Speak with someone you know in leadership or on staff and express your interest casually.Frame It as a Solution: Highlight how purchasing the property could be mutually beneficial.

I feel this gives me the flexibility to find the right solution for my client and not just sell what my bank offers.I'll also throw in my 2 cents on common differences I've seen in my career:CDFIs - Because of their subsidized financing structure, they have the ability to be a low cost lender (and sometimes provide grants).

It's a simple solution, get more info.

They were stuck in their solution.

It's not a perfect solution, but for us, we don't change the availability of a unit until we have a signed contract.

Every market in residential zoning has an expiration date, we just don't know what it is yet.The obvious solution is to buy in already regulated areas with tourist/commercial zoning.The returns are lower, but at least they can't go to zero overnight.

Hey @Chris Garnes, we can certainly provide several solutions for you.

Quote from @HMS Realty Home Mortgage Solutions: Have you thought about starting out with the first investment of buying your own home? 

However, appreciation will put more dollars in your pocket over the long run.The best solution is to find a property with positive cash flow in an appreciating market.

I would call or email a specialist in FIRPTA such as "Tax solutions FIRPTA consulting" in Katy Texas, since they can answers all questions about the law plus investor friendly lenders