Sarasota new investor looking to buy BRRRR

[Ian L.]

Hello,

I'm looking to get started in RE and buy my first rental in my home town of Sarasota. I'd like to use the BRRRR method of buying a single family house. I've read and have been told to avoid traditional banks and to look for brokers that are investor friendly and can get lending for buying distressed houses and refinancing them. I don't have the cash to cover the purchase+rehab and I don't know any private money lenders. Is a broker the right path?

Thank you