In Philly and the surrounding counties, there are some great resources for financing, experienced contractors, and investor-friendly agents who can help with both acquisitions and resales.

So I learned as I went and fixed everything I could YouTube or find a friend who knew how.

If your friends have a rental they should hire a tax professional. 

Mom and pops have left, the corporations are moving in.If you want to be a landlord, sell it and do your business in a more friendly state. 

Our current CPA isn't particularly friendly and doesnt appear to like what she does.  

A young investor with just 1-2 properties, 3 years into their journey could potentially be a great partner for friends and family.

Mercury bank is very popular and user friendly for those outside the US.

I do engagement marketing in a trades focused field lending me to having very good relationships with tradespeople whom I consider friends- and I trust thoroughly.

Have friends that did that, especially with a second home and worked out well.... but a LOT of work!

These borrowers are typically out of the market for extended periods of time, have limited contacts in the debt world, lack understanding of how different loan programs work, and are susceptible to working with the one bank / credit union loan officer that they know through their family, friends, church group, college, etc.