Again, treating folks with housing support funds with the same dignity and respect as everyone else, usually nets quality clients that listen and do their best to follow the rules.

Start networking with local agents and investors for insights, and talk to a lender to get pre-approved to understand your budget.

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

@Michael Long less than 5% of agents really understand what an investor is looking for!

Consider the following:1.

Following this thread.

They have taken strides to pave the way for ADUs - here’s the implications for real estate investors.It's crucial to understand Raleigh’s zoning rules for ADUs BEFORE deciding to implement this strategy on your current or future long term rental, Airbnb, student housing, MTR, house hack, flip, etc.

But consulting with the town would be good to try to understand what they're permitting process is like.

It’s all about finding someone who understands your goals (buy-and-hold, flips, etc.) and knows the market inside out.

Does he understand, Deeds, Due On Sale, Insurance, tax implications, servicing, contracts and so on?