Scope creep is a huge problem and the more you learn up about the project up front, the easier it is to figure out what actually needs to be done and avoid surprises (or pass on deals that need more than you initially think): https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/due-diligence-ultimate-gu...I highly recommend building a contingency (I do 20%) into your rehab budgets for unexpected issues.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

A lot of private lenders will use their white label program to appear as a direct lender, however it is just another loan broker.

So far, no one has ever posted the class topics taught, it's not a real secret, doesn't need to say how they teach a subject, but subjects never seem to appear.

Both are much easier to navigate. 

It's a little easier to analyze NNN properties, but there are nuances and questions you need to ask. 

Apples to apples, they appear opportunistic and taking advantage of someone who is green. 

I think 1 commercial loan is way more pain than 1 sfr, but 10 commercial loans is way EASIER than 10 SFR. 

But if you buy an already profitable business it will cash flow from day 1 and you can grow it from there.Buying a business is easier than building one.

These have ACH collection systems build in along with numerous other benefits to make your life easier.