It's nice to have an established relationship now that I have this 1 deal under my belt.

I'm looking to scale my efforts in Cincinnati by developing a relationship with a portfolio lender in the area that will work with an out of state investor like myself. 

Community is based on relationships and people helping people.

Do they have an existing relationship with a leasing agent to fill vacancies?

There is a lot you can ask, just build a relationship with one that you can trust that is for your best interest and will work towards your goals.

Build a relationship would be great!

Although many lenders do not offer this type of loan, those that do are a great option for real estate investors who are unable to provide the stricter guidelines of a traditional loan.The relationship between the borrower and the lender is based on the idea that the borrower will be able to afford and be able to pay the loan payments.

As far as finding lenders for your clients any mortgage loan officer worth their salt will want to meet with you and develop a relationship. 

Learn, build relationships, and you will get there for sure.

The first one can be the most challenging as you're building credibility and broker relationships - hard to go into it "brand new" but easier if you have a partner/coach that you can leverage their track record.