Start with a local credit union and see what they say?

This is the first time USA is acting like Africa fourth-world country that they blocked presidential candidate by using a "judge".Also take a look at how Elon Musk is treated when they're not voicing the same song as the elites.Something really broken in America.And, in this digital age, with TX now the 8th largest economy in the world among nations, does TX really "need" the Federal Union any longer?

Can anyone recommend the best places to learn about tax deed investing in NC, particularly in Union County and Cabarrus County (near the Charlotte area)?

A quick Internet search of "Costa Rica Mortgage Loans" turned up a couple of brokers and private equity offerings.You could also try to get the seller to finance part of the purchase price.Or borrow it from your 401K, if you have one.Depending on your credit score, it might also be worth looking at rates from a local credit union, bank, or even Prosper or Lending Club for a personal loan rather than a real-estate secured loan.

At those entry points you actually have good terms, is it a credit union?

There are plenty of small banks, credit unions, non-bank lenders who do not report to credit bureaus but that does NOT mean you do not have a debt.

We have done our borrowing with the local credit union.

If you already explored that option I would reach out to a regional credit union that holds their own loans in their portfolio.

However, another option is to call a few local credit unions and banks and see what options they have, they might just require you use them for your operating account and some might even require some deposit minimum too.

I don't want them collecting rent and then driving both checks to the credit union to pay.