@Edwin AlvarezI recommend finding local meetups to attend. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521I have found all of my best connections at local meetups.

Some localities have limits, some don't. 

I have seen REI Hub recommended on here, but I am unsure of their ability to work with local banks, so if anyone has any experience they can speak of that would be greatly appreciated.  

To prepare, start networking with investor-friendly agents, analyze local rental markets, and get familiar with financing options for multifamily properties.Good luck!

Pumped to read your intro.. are you working with a local agent who really understands investor needs?

Scottsdale local here.

I'll give you a great local example...I go to church with the bank president.

@Brittney Yang surprisingly I have found that I can have glue down LVP installed by a local flooring company, we use Artisent Floors, https://artisentfloors.com/, for our local renovations and they are awesome and they can do it for less than what I can buy the product for at Lowes or HD even with my 10% military discount! 

I live in a small town and don't know that any of the local brokerages will be a good option. 

Woah 13.85% even on an investment property is super high...I got a heloc at a 7.25% (this is variable with the market as with any HELOC) for an investment property.Talk to your local credit union.