But if kept on me, contacted a second time saying really serious and pitched, it would make me think, and I'd blow em off again. 

I would give them more time and make more attempts to contact them.

Ive been in contact with a real estate investor friendly realtor I was matched up with through the bigger pockets website.

Hi Isabelle,What’s the best way to contact you?

I followed this up with a text that stated she could continue to contact me for actual problems with the unit but that I would no longer be entertaining multiple contacts throughout the week about issues that had nothing to do with her unit.

Either way they should be licensed, contact the board and report them. 

The lender my agent put me in contact with is telling me that rates for an investment property are currently low 7's with 2 points. 30 yr fixed no Interest Only.... 

Sometimes a fresh perspective and the right contacts can turn things around.Don't let the traditional lending approach get you down.

Thanks for this info

Lots of free info and education out there but if that was enough you wouldn't be on here asking.there's too much to it to explain on a forum post, but that doesn't mean it's hard.just make sure you get the price right and finding help or JV will be easy.