Don't just go and talk to friends.

@Jacob Hill I’ve found CenterState Bank to be very investor friendly and hungry to put CRE debt onto their balance sheet.

A lot of agents see it as a grey area.. so I would be selective about which agents you approach, of course make connections but also get a feel for whether they are indeed 'investor friendly'.

Besides borrowing from friends and family.

I have a family friend who is willing to provide me with a hard money loan to finance my next fix and flip property.

For me TN is STR friendly and I get a significant return.

Looking to network with KC wholesalers, investor-friendly agents and other investors new and experienced to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Need investor friendly Realtor to share access to the MLS in Philly.

I am ecstatic to begin this life-changing path and to make friends/connections along the way.

I love Cape Town and visit often as well as having very close South African friends so I have some context for it being a challenging time in the country.If you are looking into the crystal ball many years down the road I would suggest your focus should be on the southeast of the US away from the coast.