I've used the search feature on this forum but didn't have much luck.Are there any US investors, hard money lenders, or groups that invest in flips outside of the United States, specifically in Europe (Netherlands, Spain, etc.)?

., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?

Do you think this issue is specific to banking services or what do you think is the root cause?

With your background in cyber security and experience in the stock market, you’re already bringing a strong foundation of analytical skills that will serve you well in this space.It sounds like you’ve done your research and are ready to take the next step—do you have a specific market or strategy in mind for your first real estate investment?

Go direct to seller, learn to source your own deals and you will be successful  

The best thing you can do is to get in touch with a few lenders and walk through your specific scenario. 

I'm not familiar enough with RDU to give you specific areas or submarkets. 

My advice would be to specifically retain a potential eviction attorney from the start, in order to be prepared for how this *may* go. 

But, you'll need to get with an REI-savvy bookkeeper/firm to help you set it up since it's not an REI-specific software.

Surprisingly there are not a ton of units available, saturation is not a huge issue in those specific areas.