He did a good job but looking back on it now I think I could've done alot better with more insight and direction How did you finance this deal?

Might pay the appraiser direct or something, but any lender fees have to be on a HUD-1.

That said, I am still on VRBO, GVR, BDC and direct.  

As part of his investment of capital into scaling, he hired a marketing firm specializing in SEO, SEM, social media, direct email, etc.  

Also, any guides, info, or direction would be awesome. 

These loans do come from banks directly (Fannie/Freddie loans come from the Federal Government) so each bank that offers these types of mortgages might have slightly different requirements. 

Unlike REITs, direct real estate provides control over management decisions and the ability to leverage financing for higher returns.

You absolutlely need to be direct to seller or have close, personal relationships with wholesalers and active agents.

If you send me your wish list, I can guide you in the right direction. 

Because I'll be responsible for the utility account, I'll be able to monitor daily usage and address any excessive consumption directly with the tenant.