I have gotten to know Matt very well over the years and consider him a good friend.

I have seen a lot more success from my friends getting cashflow in that area. 

I have no social sphere or contacts family or friends in Oregon (I don’t know anyone besides my fiancée).Goals: continue to have flexible schedule while enjoying what I do (selling real estate) and making good money.

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

I said lent to your cousin, I guess I could have said friend.

He seemed legitimate at first, and I even had a few friends look over the materials he provided.

Quote from @John Brown: I have a friend with a property in a very desirable location in Texas that I believe would be great for STR.

If anything, have a small sign in front of the house that says who the builder is and phone number (that's common for contractors to do, and also so that neighbors feel they have some to call if there is dust blowing from the site or whatever), and then you may have people calling you asking about availability (people always want something more that they had to chase and can tell their friends the story of how they got the house). 

You have received some great recommendations and if you are yet to decide on an Investor friendly to work with, you can send me a DM and see if we are a good fit.I do provide free mentorship and a lot of free resources and connections to anyone I work with especially beginners like you. 

@Kate Zieverink McMinn we just hosted a webinar with a friend in Orange County, CA that used to be a public works engineer.