Imagine if the investors approached it as a work-shop to co-op networks, ideas, resources to change direction of things.... 

Can anyone give me tips on what I can do here? 

Quote from @Tom Gimer: @Jay Hinrichs We essentially have an in-house abstractor (Salt Abstracts — MD; M&M — DC), so when I REALLY need it I can have title in ~1 hour.I try not to be that demanding often but it’s a nice resource to have access to. not everybody has an abstractor on Speed dial LOL..

These are mostly rhetorical questions - your best resource should be your agent.

I have a resource that will help. 

One tip is that is a very tough state for flipping/investing too because of tough laws against lenders if needing to foreclose, just something to watch out for

I'm open to any advice and resources you'd recommend for beginners.

Looking forward to connecting with others who can provide guidance, tips, or even potential partnerships as I dive into this exciting field!

I’m starting to lean more towards private lending as a way to get my toes wet and get my money working for me in a relatively stable way.I’m looking for educational resources or literature.

Any tips on how to screen the tenants?