It's really not that difficult, only takes an email or two to the local creditor's rights attorney in the state to get the ball rolling. 

I paid $600k and got a local bank to loan 75% for 5-years at 3.85%. 

Our network partner, Erika Gilbert, identified this gem through local market connections.

After debating local vs. or OOS, it seems like prudent advice to try to start locally with long term MF in so cal. 

Those are usually not local hard money lenders.

I would think that local chapters of builder's associations would be a good spot as well.

@Cathy Fitzwilliam There are some great real estate meetups in San Diego that are full of local pros and out of state investors. 

Been looking around North Conway its one of my other favorite spots to visit each year cozy little town with a lot of local amenities.

Just call a local real estate attorney , they will draft up a note and deed of trust for you for a fee :)

Hey Chris, a few thoughts here.Considering that office is not attached to the house, I wouldn’t add any footage to the total home square footage; however, you could advertise that office space and amount of footage and amenities in your remarks.If you’re a Realtor or are using one for the sale, your local MLS may have fields dedicated to additional footage for other buildings on the property, such as ADU’s.The other point is that typically, perhaps depending upon location, a space needs to have heating to count in the square footage, which this office doesn’t have if I understand correctly.Consider contacting an appraiser to inquire about how they would handle this space on an appraisal, or a Realtor.