They're scrambling and tap dancing because people are getting ready to start dumping a load of tea on SF bay. 

Those syndicators tend to be inexperienced and the chances of a deal failing can be high.

Most are inexperienced at how to lend.

His realtor claimed his relatives were paying rent - but being the inexperienced fool that I was at the time I never asked for proof of deposits or leases. 

I did not let one tenant keep a mastiff puppy that they snuck in then had to turn down a really great prospect with a tea cup poodle.

I was 24 when i bought the home, and literally did all of the negotiations myself, not knowing what I was doing because she was so inexperienced.

Where am I being completely unrealistic, naive, and inexperienced?

So many look for inexperienced new buyers that might overlook a few things which means a high sales price for them.It's not only the TK industry as I see it in commercial as well.

At least that's my idea, though I am fairly inexperienced....

@Chuck Raderstorf Not sure what your situation is and in case Rodney doesn't answer you, but here are few things to think about.  1) the list of preferred funding sources and network of lenders will be provided to either everyone who attends the 3 day course, meaning hundreds of people or more or it will provided to those want to spend $20K to $70K, so you'd be in competition with a lot of others. 2) No experienced private lender, that you don't know, will lend to an inexperienced rehabber, unless they (the Lenders) are total idiots.  3) It is likely that you will end up using hard money if you don't have your own funds or access to some private money.  4)  I'm certain there are hard money lenders in your area available via the web or your local REIA.