You can friend other investors who may pass on deals that would work for you and can notify you.

Speak to Friends.

Hi All,I am lending money to one of my friend's friend, he is putting his home on mortgage.couple of questions. 1.how to make sure that I am on first lien. 2. 

Get a real insurance quote for a rental, not a owner-occupied home.2) Become friends with a contractor or someone you know/trust whom has taken apart a house (preferably many) that "look fine".

we bought 3 years ago so pretty good deal. but friends of mine that bought in 2011 to 2012 KILLED it.. far better than those that talk about appreciation is luck or icing or whatever non sense they like to couch that buying for cash flow only is the only sane way to buy real estate..

Your broker may be able to assist with this and there are other resources (books & videos) I'm sure.Your best source of new business is past clients (repeat business or referrals), or people who already know you (friends and family, and their friends and family).

Every startegy has it's risks - a friend of mine issued a note to a flipper and almost lost 150k out of his IRA.

I would like to get connected to an investor friendly agent in the area.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Some will still do a little residential on the side for family and friends or commercial clients that also need to sell a house or two.