There are a lot of different paths.Community BanksCredit UnionsCommercial BrokersPrivate (Hard) LendersLifeCo (typically found through a broker)Owner/Seller Finance (my personal favorite as terms are worked out between buyer / seller)FHA Fannie/Freddi Small Balance (typically under $10MM)Large Balace ($10MM+)Preferred EquityBridge / Mezzinine debtSWAPSAssumptionsLand Lease Buyouts The best thing I can recommend is finding a good lending broker that deals in these. 

Hey @Prav Se, I recommend speaking with @Jeff Nash about this.

Beware of Norada and their recommendations.I live in Southern California and bought an investment house in the midwest through their recommendations.

Highly recommend partnering with a local realtor who knows the market. 

Does anyone have a recommendation as to where I should hang my license so that I can keep it active?

If you've heard a good podcast or read a good book I'd love a recommendation. 

Buying right is critical as is timing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In this case, I would recommend investigating a HELOC for a few reasons:1.

I was wondering what your recommendation was.

Do you have a recommendation on how to find local investor friendly agents or where to find wholesalers in my market?