BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Community banks, and any lenders in the market would also hear references for you.I would also, when attending meetups, speak to other investors.

Hi Akhtar,This is Michael from Coldwell Banker UAE, American Company with global presence.Saw you are currently in Dubai, would love to connect with you so we can meet and discuss about what current investors do so you would be well prepared for this industry!

Will it be difficult for me to secure any type of mortgage loan or will I have to find an investor? 

Some investors try to anticipate them, some ignore them.  

35 years in the game wanting to go next level, grow myself as I grow others.  Bought Renatus education for the courseware and building upon that.  What else should be doing in terms of tech, CRM, networking, social me...

As the title suggests, has anyone ever had luck in tapping into a network of potential investors/friends & family money for their first investment property? 

My investors have had much safer returns buying "done" versions instead of doing the rehab themselves because of the cost, time, and knowledge.

I'm Kevin Gallagher from western Maine (Between Bethel and South Paris), passionate about real estate investing for since I started working for investors and managers as a handyman/small GC.

I'm an avid reader having recently finished Flip, Rent, BRRRR, and The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - all great books, but if there is another to recommend please do or point out chapters in those I should pay more attention to.Thoughts?