My network has grown real fast.

A “loan originator” includes individuals and organizations, as well as an employee, agent or contractor of the creditor or loan originator organization.

My advice would be to be well prepared, have nicely organized documentation on your current property including a report that shows current expenses and income, and take that to local banks to see if anyone will work with you.Best of luck!

In my early days I accepted tenants who were referred to me by credible organizations and/or were personally known to me, did not do my due diligence and was burned.  

-getting involved in organizations as a board member, such as non-profit organizations-making friends with financial planners who have OPM to investAs I understand it, per the securities laws, you can't make general solicitations, and there are limits to what you can raise, such as one item in I believe Reg.

In case you're looking for a little something to help you realize you're not alone in having to figure out what to do with all the information you've been gathering, I've posted a little tidbit to encourage you on you...

These systems are often, apparently, home grown and often difficult to use. 

They uploaded pictures recently and the house needs serious cosmetic help - nasty carpet, floors, Dark paneling, dark cabinets, over grown yards, dead trees, etc.We've been asking the listing agent about it and she said they're getting bids for repair work.

HI @Bryan Nevin I was at the meetup that @Ana Nomys mentioned, it was a small group but great to meet local investors with similar mindsets.Unfortunately I can't attend the next meet up but @Mark S. is organizing it so he can probably give you some more information.

The SDIRA industry as a whole has grown substantially over the last five years.