My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.

DM me if you need a contact for an investor-friendly lender.

I have friends that own property in Costa Rica.  

The deal is good and the current owner is my friend. 

I'm an investor-friendly realtor in Western Michigan.

Quote from @John Brown: I have a friend with a property in a very desirable location in Texas that I believe would be great for STR.

But if they don’t even bother to fill out the forms to apply, or get a basic job to make ends meet, or borrow money from family or friends/ somebody else besides you, then they can’t stay.

I sincerely hope you, your family and friends are safe and not in harm's way.  

I think you will learn a lot from it; Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing?

I lived in LA for a decade and we have many friends, family, clients and community members suffering and send our sincerest condolences to all of those experiencing and affected this tragedy.