This is the standard way that a lender who is offering to lend would present themself, by naming an appropriate affiliation.

Beware of online "affiliate" sites where anyone can sign up to represent themselves as a Hard Money Lender2.

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Ashley Sommer Finding an agent first is probably the best way to go, and it does sound as if you will need an agent in each area (However; if the areas are closeby, there's probably a local office that has affiliates in each state, etc. which may make it easier) Kelly N. is probably right, the first place to start on financing is your bank.

Hi guys my name is Bert Soakai im currently looking in to educating myself on real estate investing in southern California.  I work a full time job working about 90hrs a week and a commute is 3hrs everyday round trip....

Will soon have NC provisional broker license and am looking for an investor-friendly brokerage with which I can affiliate.

Just think who you know or possible an affiliated realty firm will do it for you.

Have you looked at Hard Money Bankers (I'm not affiliated with them but I am friends with the two owners)?

Take a look at Hard Money Bankers (I'm not affiliated with them, I just know the owners).

They'll want your personal guarantees as well as those of the affiliated businesses.