Just need to be sure that the company itself is licensed in the state and so is the lender/broker you're working with.

Quote from @Jeff Sanders: Personally coming from an agent/investor in CA, I always get a quote from a broker of mine and make sure I am knowledgeable with the fees/costs.

The broker giving advice is akin to asking the barber if you need a haircut.

In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

All brokers, realtors, wholesalers, etc... you need to check this list before you call anyone!!!!

@Joshua ChristensenI agree with you that brokers are not experts in zoning, but this broker should have told his client to go to the zoning department to verify.

Lets you see if your amazing loan officer was a barista just 6 months ago  ;)Last, consider working with a broker instead of a small lender.

I talked to several insurance brokers and they both said majority of insurance companies do not provide coverage on homes with knob and tube wiring due to potential fire hazard.

You get paid when you CLOSE a sale as a broker/agent.

hey David,As a broker, I have several options if you're looking to only touch the equity in a second position lien on investment property.