Hello BiggerPockets community,I'm looking to connect with local real estate investors in oklahoma city.

I recently moved here, and my friend in real estate development mentioned that their analytics indicate 120 people move to Raleigh each day.

You shouldn’t be investing in real estate if you NEED the cash flow.

I only lend to real estate investors. 

I'm always looking to connect with real estate investors who might be interested in exploring funding options for their next project.

Networking in real estate can feel like an uphill battle.

IMHO none are "hand holding" you need to unfortunately spend a lot of time figuring out how to get each tool to work.If you have questions, their process is that you create a trouble ticket.   

I think, in general, unless you're an extremely high W2 earner just looking to get into real estate for tax purposes, buying for cash flow gives you the durability to weather market fluctuations as you're never in a position where your back is against the wall and you need to sell... unless you have debt coming due.Now, that being said, if the true cash flow, after allocating for all expenses, vacancy, maintenance, capex, etc. is in the black, then I think taking a 5% CoC return in an appreciating market isn't a bad move, especially if there is a component of value-add. 

Do you own any other real estate?

There is one business in particular that has been very tempting to try and acquire, but I am not sure the next steps to actually go about doing it.Questions like: Confirming it qualifies for commercial real estate loans (SBA), what type of network (brokers/lawyers/etc) would be needed to appraise and finalize a deal, and where to look for that network.