Quote from @Lauren Kormylo: Sinistar has been asked about before here, but I don't remember anyone having direct experience with them.

Hi Lane,My company is a direct lender and we specialize in lending/loans on vacant land.  

While I could kick myself now, I view it as an invaluable experience because it put me on the receiving end of a close and gave me direct insight into why people sell homes to investors.

I did not work with the seller directly when I started as an investor.

I bought 2 of the 3 with cash directly from the sellers.

DM me if you need any help, and I’ll point you in the right direction!

Lastly, don’t forget about marketing outside of just digital listings—direct mail campaigns to military bases or VA-approved buyer lists could give you additional leads.

To avoid scammers and fraudulent paystubs, I contact the applicants place of employment directly to verify that the paystubs are accurate, the company is legitimate, and the duration of the applicants employment.Why do you need TWO YTD paystubs?

Note that a truly self-directed Solo 401k would be exempt from UBIT on leveraged real estate. 

Hi @Hafeez Shaka - I've got a solid attorney that works directly with the investor title company.