The other option I would consider is regional credit unions that hold onto mortgages/loans and don't sell them to the secondary market - they are "portfolio lenders" and have the ability to be more flexible with their terms.

Keeping good relationships with lenders in your buying niches can help you have yourself covered without wasting a ton of time! 

Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, or Texas) with being open to partnership as well.Part of a Tulsa REIA FB group, looking for more mentorship with seasoned investors to connect and learn from their experiences.

Any advice would be helpful!!

Hi everyone, I am currently a 19 year old sophomore in college and I recently was given the opportunity to invest $200K into real estate if, I can find a method to invest and do the work to make a deal(s) happen with a bit of help along the way.

@Rick Albert, the general rule is more units are better.  

Once that is complete, we plan to purchase the Pro membership.From what I have seen, the REI community is one that is open to helping each other and look forward to meeting like-minded people in our area.

I can help with any LTR and STRs advice as I'm in that business and have done a good amount of deals. 

If they’re doing it for dirt cheap and gave great service, I’m a lot more likely to give them a “bonus” than if they charged me full rate and took a long time to get to the worksite.I don’t think there’s a hard and fast rule on anything, but if you want them to treat you well, you need to treat them well (pay when asked, provide meals for him/her and their crew, be flexible when you can, pay extra, etc.).   

Hope that helps!