A friend has a two-flat investment property, with both units currently rented out.

@Shawn McMahon I will echo that getting connected with a good real estate broker will make things easier, but meanwhile the Redfin.com app gives you the next best access to MLS listings, and is a little more user friendly than the MLS Portal.  

It's procuring cause, you wasted the agent's time and maybe some other agents time in the past when they could have been with family, friends, or probably selling a different house to someone who can afford it.

However, markets like Tennessee or the Carolinas might be better for AirBnB or short-term rentals, especially if they are tourist-friendly.

A friend drove by and said they didn't seem to have any damage but he didn't look into the details.

We lived there for 2 years while renting the other unit out to friends.

I have friends who can't even drink grape juice or they risk falling off the wagon, and they avoid places serving alcohol as much as possible.

I always tell my friends I need to be in the short term lending bizz so I can afford to be a builder you know how captial intense it is getting these projects off the ground..

Check if they’re investor-friendly and familiar with STRs or rental properties.

Another common route is borrowing from private lenders—whether friends, family, or other investors in exchange for a return on their investment, though you should always ensure everything is clearly agreed upon in writing.If you're hesitant to use your savings, a HELOC or hard money loan might be your best bet for accessing the capital you need without dipping into your reserves.