I would also add networking and connecting with local agents in your area.

There are some great tools out there always, but get connected and network as much as possible.

Let me know if you’d like to chat and start building connections before you’re ready to buy!

I am now connected to and working with another owner and managing her property under my portfolio as well.

Would love to connect sometime as well, I'll shoot you a PM

Because intrastate (single state) offerings must still comply with that state’s securities laws, and because with the internet its difficult for offerings of any size to be limited to investors residing in a single state, the exemption for private placements is the exemption from registration most often used. 

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

A quick internet search suggests that foreign national loans can provide up to 75% LTV.

@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you. 

I have made some local connections for contractors to do something solo when my current projects wrap up.