I usually start with family and close friends for private money sources. 

That should be a question for your [hopefully real estate-friendly] accountant.

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.

So region ,  time in the cycle  and desire to work in your own job.Most of my closer friends or colleagues are self employed small business owners.. 

The problem:Current tenant was a friend of the seller.

I just joined my friend in his business, pursuing our passions around investment real estate (read: I got my license and am doing this full time now!).

Can do most of the rehab myself and I am well connected in our area and have just about every trade I can think of in my network of friends.

Good evening friends, anyone knows of a great GC in the Westchester County NY area?

New York flipper looking for investor friendly realtor in NJ to work with.

-I prefer newer homes / town homes because I frequently travel internationally and thus don't want to deal with frequent repairs.