If we're focusing on Small Multi-Fam and/or Flipping.

I'm a lending manager with 120 loan officers under me and 2 of my great friends and colleagues specialize in manufactured lending The reason most lenders don't do them is because:1.

I was debating if I should partner with a friend or family member who is willing to work on a property together. ill be sure to make sure things are done legally and fairly so no one get short sighted and things don't get messy.

I do already have a construction crew run by a friend who fixes anything that needs attention before renting out.

I agree with where Nicholas is going, first, if it's feasible I'd recommend house hacking some type of multi family or even a single family that's local to you. 

Through friends.

To find deals in Philadelphia, focus on off-market opportunities by networking with wholesalers and local investors, attending meetups, and leveraging platforms like PropStream or MLS.

You can however do a multi-unit residential (MUR) development in Houston in certain areas.

I was just discussing this with a friend a couple days ago.

I am purchasing my first rental property (multi-family) unit in Salisbury North Carolina.