This usually occurs if the buyer “qualifies” for the loan and an incentive - higher interest rates, transfer fees, etc. to the lender is provided.  3 - the parties entering into  a transaction, take steps to conduct business in a way that doesn’t “alert” the lender to the fact that the property ownership has transferred.  

My focus was on 5 qualified buyers at all times and looking for seller leads. 

To double the value with a rehab would probably require buying a severely distressed property that would not qualify for an FHA loan. 3.

But you should consult with your tax advisor on that piece.You do not need to be a realtor to qualify for real estate professional status (REPS). 

He is actually VERY qualified and gave you great advice that you initially were going to ignore:(3) Understand that no matter what property you buy, you are buying someone else's problems.

I do have my buying range in mind and I agree with you 100% getting pre qualified would help out a lot determining if that is actually realistic as well as gives me opportunity to start analyzing more deals that are attainable for me. 

Commercial loans require 20-30% down, but you might qualify for an SBA loan with just 10% down if you occupy 51% of the space.

 @Chris SeveneyThe long-shot play I became aware of; Capital Improvement Project Funding that the city/county have allocated for projects that meet 2 criteria.Have a lifetime greater than 10 yearsCost more than $50,000I believe, even if the water and refuse collection run is only 1000 ft, that may not qualify but to do it "right", that two mile run would allow the entire subdivision to be supplied with services.

You are putting money in, and qualifying for the construction loan, while being forced to use them to execute and lease up.  

Look for someone with at least five years of experience in your market.You should find 2-3 qualified contractors with comparable bids.