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.

Hello all, do you guys know of any investor friendly Title companies in Chicago?

Additionally, I have access to cabinets, doors, and other materials through trades with a friend and uncle who own 100+ doors between them, but still budgeted funds for replacements if they can't offer some. 

During this, we've made some friends with folks who, rather than allow us to rent their unit, would prefer that we manage their property for a fee.

I have two friends that have had success wholesaling and flipping.  

You can do a certified letter to prove they received it for completeness.I recommend going the friendly route and being reasonably flexible.

I am an investor-friendly agent local to Rome.