New to real estate investing and am looking for a local mentor. 

If you need analysis help im happy to help, if your in the lower mainland it would be good to connect with a locale investor over coffee.

It might be best to run this by an attorney locally and see what your exposure is. 

As a local investor and agent here in Columbus, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect!

I would try a local commercial bank, you might be able to get in the high 7s for a full doc commercial loan. 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Also rereading Ravi Batra's The Great Depression of 1990, just wanted a paperback for the plane ride and it is amazing how much of it is relevant to today's economy. 

The city's ongoing cultural and economic resurgence, supported by proactive local government incentives, enhances property values and attracts a growing population.

I put it all in sleeves in a thin 3 ring binder.I add all sorts of brochures, flyers, menus etc from all the local places in sleeves as well.

Quote from @James Cavanagh: looking to connect with the community contractors across United States that deal with fixing flips and realtors to areas, Texas and OhioGo to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.