Recommendations for Commercial Lenders in ArkansasHere are some commercial lenders that operate in Arkansas and can assist with financing an 8-unit multifamily property:Local Banks and Credit UnionsArvest BankOne of the largest banks in Arkansas with a robust commercial lending department.Website: Arvest BankBank OZKKnown for its commercial real estate lending.Website: Bank OZKSimmons BankOffers various commercial real estate loan options.Website: Simmons Bank

we currently live in long island, and was thinking of upstate NY, as that would be a drive away, if we ever decide to convert the STR to our vacation home.

Luckily my newest and largest property only took three months to complete all majors repairs and for bookings to start filling up consistently.Do you have a mortgage?

Househacking is so powerful since you can lower your largest expense (rent), while learning to be a landlord and building equity.

I'm Joey Prainito from Long Island N.Y.

My partner and I now find ourselves in a strong financial position to start our RE investing journey and have set our sights in New England, specifically Rhode Island due to the excellent natural environment and our desire to ultimately relocate there long-term. 

Hey @Gabrielle Kremerman - I'm an investor and broker based in NYC/Long Island. 

Its meager 10,000 population also makes it the 11th largest city in WY, so if WY is my target market, its actually one of the larger markets in this sparsely populated state.

Camarillo is interesting because not only do you have the outlets, but you also have CSU Channel Islands and you are a less expensive alternative to areas like Thousand Oaks. 

Island tours, whale watching, booze cruises, rental cars, etc. fall higher on the list for us than selling lei's or other small souvenirs for example.