You can search online for companies in your area that lend that way.But I'm guessing if you talked to the people around you, showed them what real estate investing can do, and offered a good enough return, you could pool money from multiple family and friend sources to make it happen.Most people aren't sitting on tens of thousands of dollars, but most people have 401ks or IRAs and if they trust you, and you are trustworthy, you can teach them how to pull loans on their retirement accounts that don't penalize them, and give you access to more money than you realize you had access to.Probably start there.

I have found online reviews pretty pointless, because some inspectors focus on pleaseing their clients more than inspecting the house and consequently get very good reviews. 

Everything I've seen online says $250k EAV (Roughly $750k actual value).

If for example you’re intending to invest your own money in real estate debt, by purchasing existing performing notes, from brokers, on line marketplaces or other investors, then you’re really investing, not operating a business.

if your worried about legalities just check in with the department of real estate in the market your going to work run your business plan or whatever method your reading about on line by them and ask if it can be done without a license.True wholesaling is when you buy low  ( you actually buy it and close on it and own it more than a minute)  hold it in inventory then re-market it and sell it..  

There are online services that will help you set up an LLC, typical set of fees runs about $400 if I remember right. 

I am a remote investor and so I am looking for tenants who will be well versed with technology, pay rents on time / online, etc.

There’s a lot of groups meeting online now as well, so check the meetups section in your area and maybe the areas you would want to invest!

I have watched so many videos on Youtube where people, do direct mail marketing, cold calling, or buy lists online.

Either way, BP is my online mentor.