In particular, I'd suggest asking those folks about what types of challenges they encountered, lessons they learned, and mistakes they made with OOS REI ...It's a lot easier, safer, quicker, and cheaper to learn from other peoples' mistakes than to make your own...Good luck out there!

What information about myself and my partnership can I pre-package to arm myself with before approaching a potential lender?

Insurance might be another issue you encounter, though. 

First, don’t fall for the “cheap” packaged foods or “cheap” meals at fast food places.

Thus far, I encountered two scammers.

To begin, go cautiously, absorb knowledge from every encounter, and adjust your strategy in response to input and outcomes.

anyway....I have a property that is filthy (I bought this property as a packaged deal with another property from a tired landlord, I inherited these tenants) The lease is month to month but only the 2 older ladies were on the lease. 

I think they both have a free introductory package.  

Upsells include concierge services, butlers, parking, local tour guides and activities (affiliate partnerships), renting different parts of your property at the same time to different clients, romance packages, spa packages, up charging for high end amenities, massage/wellness packages and affiliate partnerships. 

I just can’t justify Proper’s overpriced packages.