I personally haven't done this but I have helped clients do it in the past.Hit me up if you're interested!

I'm working with an investor client who is particularly interested in fix & flips. we've come across a number of lender owned / HUD owned properties with steep discounts.

I closed 6 land deals  for my clients already in December alone..

Regardless of how a certain asset class is doing, an investor like yourself can ALWAYS find a good deal in any type of property.Now, my general suggestion for all of my CFO clients is the gradually move up the unit spectrum/asset type as you build up your portfolio.

We're working with a mortgage broker local to us and he has put us in contact with Lendbase as well.

Do they take on clients just for the LAIC service?

I would also join every FB group for investors, from local to California, and post the package there as well.

Gaining clients from your interactions should be a secondary goal. 

We have had some clients do this.

Based on the information that you shared, if you haven’t already done so, I recommend connecting with a local expert.