Hi James, Your best bet is to search Google or BiggerPockets for hard money lenders in your area.However, you can also contact private money lenders directly and shop around for the best price yourself. 

Would love to connect and talk shop. 

Just have to shop and watch that. 

I don't see how that's not a perfect opportunity for a new investor.Is it better to shop where houses go over the asking price? 

I like it because it does appear to be a one stop shop for what I use it for, but its gonna take some time to adjust to the workflow. 

Residential units rent for $1075 each, ground floor pizza shop for $1100 so total cashflow is about $3,300. 

Big developers where not investing as much anymore, land flippers where left with unwanted inventory and if you for example now wanted to do an agricultural business and bought land in some places, the math would never makes sense.The good thing is as you mentioned some small towns are thriving because of the expat presence, similar to what happens in the US with "gentrification" the expats attract the digital nomad crowd that works from the beach, surfs, love great coffee shops and restaurants etc.

Have you checked out the resources through the Short Term Shop? 

I read everything I could about automotive facilities; spoke with brokers who had been involved in transactions in these type properties, and attended meetings, conferences, and joined associations of automotive repair shop owners4.

Our company does not work on the North Shore, but if you personal message me with your town, I will send you the name of a good shop around you.Enjoy your travels!!