I've personally worked with a handful of "investor-friendly" lenders, primarily on DSCR loans in recent years, and each time I've run into significant delays, lack of transparency about the process, have been fed the requirements in a piecemeal fashion (every few days there's a new random request rather than having it all organized from the start), and have even run into lenders who were substantially misinformed about the real estate industry or the laws that govern it on both a local and federal level.I think there should be a better site to encourage accountability by tracking how long it actually takes each lender to close their loans on average, and what unexpected hurdles investors encounter when trying to work with them.I can't seem to find such a site.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Buy in your local area and learn hands-on how to operate multifamily properties.

I'm suggesting the opposite: go to neighborhoods the locals tell you are good to verify that they are good. 

Do you focus on local Florida cities or do you diversify across multiple states?

Additionally, consulting with a real estate agent who is knowledgeable in the local market can help you make informed decisions and ensure the success of your investment.

This is why I like to ask the locals. 

I see you're local, that's awesome.

I purchased in 2019 and there was certainly a learning curve (understanding county rules and code, getting to know the local renter demographic, dealing with a limited pool of service providers in the area, understanding fire risk and mitigation; etc).

Local Regulations: Be aware of Portland's rental regulations and tenant laws.