Meet with some real estate agents, banks, brokers, and property managers/developers in those areas. 2025 is going to be a pretty awesome year for cash rich investors who can pick up some excellent deals on the cheap! 

Do you focus on brokers, property managers, or other investors first?

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Norada is one of the largest and successful turn key Brokers in the US.. so equity in the company is probably a very good thing while they shore up whatever it is they need to shore up.  

Let me know if you need an introduction to Jeff Englert or Nathan Farha (the selling brokers).

There are also others who assist in teaching you DD.Another route is to find a broker-dealer who invests in alternative investments like real estate funds as they will have done a lot of DD on the sponsor as well. 

Sounds like you have a plan to consult with some brokers and expose it to the open market. 

I'm an investor and broker in the Madison area.

I think some commercial brokers will do 4 units.

I do not believe it matters if you start with mortgage broker or RE agent.  

It's a narrative that's pushed through social media, sales brokers, turn key operators etc.