Quote from @Joe Mills: You are exempt if you meet one of the following requirements:Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at onceIf those don't apply, then you must abide by Fair Housing and you must make reasonable accommodations for people with assistance animals.

A local broker will be your best bet. 

Just curious whats going on out there- we are not active brokers so not up with current trends Thanks again !! 

Lending in the manner in which you are talking about in CA would require you to get licensed or use a license broker and therefore cost you 1-2 points which is less money that you can earn by doing it yourself as a broker.

Don’t waste time with buyers/sellers/borrowers that won’t give you an EXCLUSIVE; if you do you’re competing with every other financial intermediary or broker and even if you’re successful probably won’t get paid4.

After years in the highly active BRRRR, sales, and rehab realms as an RE broker, I quite enjoy throwing on my boots and riding a zero turn mower, taking a Jon Boat out on our pond, or cutting up a downed tree for firewood. 

I have lots of local connections with contractors, vendors and brokers, doesn't hesitate to reach out.  

I have an REO broker with over 15 years experience to help guide you through the process if you have not done it before.I'll work with you on ensuring everything the Am's are lookimng for is addressed in your resume.If I do not get you listings it does not cost you anything.

I sell land as an agent, I've been a land broker for 15 years, focused on Southern California, FYI.

Quote from @Xuming Yu:I would reach out to Goosehead and their should be a broker in your area..