Unfortunately, while all the online places area great sources of information, you are much less likely to take action, or find someone to shadow, when online in a forum. 

I have searched and filled out endless online forms only to have lenders offer me unsecured loans or other products, but not a heloc.  

Was it via docusign or some other online signing platform? 

It appeals to desperation on both sides of the transaction, which also makes it a great online class to sell... 

This is a common misconception but we're an online platform where the owner chooses their own price and selects their own tenants.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Since the last time I was online, I have grown the investing to fix and flipping and a portfolio of 4 properties that are producing passive income.  

I'm looking to do a cash out refi on a duplex I have, but I cannot find any reviews online or much of an online presence for them.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.