I have found that you cannot go through a normal lending institution, They will lead you down the path that you will get the loan...In the end they will require documentation that is near impossible to get and it will end. 

The STR Loophole (materially participate & less than 7 day rental) vs. providing substantial services.  

I know in California it is legal and the state acknowledges it however it does restrict the finder to basically introducing the parties and they can not participate in negotiations, etc.

Copied from IRS pub 925 under material participation:.Proof of participation.

It also weeds out the idiots and non-serious participants, as @David Cheng discovered above.

@Helene GoodworthTo expand your network, identify your areas of interest, highlight your construction skills' application to investment projects, actively participate in local and online groups, and seek mentorship and guidance from experienced investors.

It's probably best to go to local Credit Unions and small banks for those than large institutions at the moment.

I only found an online one but some one else may give more inputshttps://www.meetup.com/real-estate-wealth-institute-indianap...

Quote from @Travis Timmons: @Jonathan Greene no mention of a participation trophy and not making it seem easy.

@Brandon MorganAbsolutely, and it's ironically what large institutions target (as well as large multifamily).