It’s great that you're exploring private equity as an alternative to traditional lending due to your religious considerations.

Exploring real estate  opportunities there. 

I see that all the time with Chicago investors, who want to explore Milwaukee.

It might also be worth exploring other options or working with someone who can provide more transparency upfront.

I am reaching out to see if anyone in my area would be interested in exploring the idea of mentoring me for this project.

I'm exploring different funding solutions to understand how others manage these situations.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Depending on your level of income from those investments, you could be better off biting the bullet and accepting the ordinary income classification while exploring SE limiting strategies like forming an S-Corp.

I’d appreciate some feedback on my current approach and advice if any.Here’s what I’ve done so far:Pre-Approval: I’ve secured a pre-approval amount and interest rate from an online mortgage lender.Property Analysis: I’m using the mortgage and STR calculators from BiggerPockets to assess the financials for potential properties.Neighborhood Research: I’ve been exploring different neighborhoods using Niche to get insights into schools, safety, and livability.AirDNA: I’m considering subscribing to AirDNA for data on occupancy rates and rental income estimates.Questions:Is AirDNA worth the investment for STR data?

For your "BRRRR in Bulk" approach, you might want to explore lenders that specialize in portfolio or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans, as they are often more flexible with complex financing structures like seller 2nd notes.