You might have to start with the institutional banks to get a few properties (experience) under your belt, then approach your local banks and credit unions.  

I'm excited to get a couple under my belt as well.  

I'm thinking of a buy and hold in Peoplestown with Georgia State taking over Turner field, and the belt line and Beacon going in to the south.

Ideally this would help me ramp up and get a whole bunch under my belt in a short period of time instead of putting all my money into 1-2 properties. 

This investor was looking to make BIG moves in my market (Youngstown, Ohio) and was looking for my help.Our company, Rust Belt Rentals, assisted the investor in paying off a 100000k note, landed a deal with a 14 unit distressed multi-family complex, and planned the entire rehab (in a week).

Keep your money tight, local and close to your belt buckle and don't fall for any of this BS

The president of the REIA is a prolific local investor and has about 100 local flips under his belt. 

We've been investing for a couple of years and have a number of deals under out belt - buy and hold, flip, duplex conversion, vacation property (Keys).

Yes, the more properties you have under your belt, the more moving parts there are.

Maybe after I get a little bit more experience and money under my belt.