I have a network of friends and family that are excited to invest in the deals I have, so I am NOT looking for new lenders.My biggest questions are these:What is a reasonable interest rate for a loan described above?

Now if you also want to earn commissions on your friends, family and network even when you just refer them to a local realtor then get your license.  

A close friend of mine is an agent in Albany if you want me to connect shoot me a message

I have a deal lined up but I am having a hard time finding a investor friendly escrow/title company or closing agent/attorney.

If you can find good deal, that would be awesome.Why would the seller give you a good deal, instead of selling to his or her relatives or friends?

You can try going to your local REIA and asking around for the title company everyone uses (investor friendly) and give them a call.At AZREIA, we have two competing title agencies (Great American and Chicago) that offer all the leads you can ever want and more, for free.

friends with the auctioneer?

.• I am considering going double storey however I fear that I will lose the comfort and “family friendly” environment single storey allows.• will the intangible value of a single storey comfortable environment surpass the rent of 3-4 more units?

Plus, California is a tenant-friendly state, not easy and take months to evict a tenant. 

I bought a house 2 years ago from a friend in Squamish, BC. for $490,000. 1100sq ft 3/1.