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.

You need to pay attention to new construction, resale stats, employment stats, company movement in & out, crime, local politics, state laws (biz friendly?)