My plan is to take the next six months to try and learn as much as possible about multifamily real estate, while also saving up money to be able to start a career in brokerage.

Time equals money, etc etc. 

If its four months from now, then explain to him he's going to be evicted, will have a record, and it will go to collections for all court costs and rent money owed, to the penny.

After that, the lender may use a private auctioneer to auction off the property and try to recoup as much money as possible.

If you can, you can triple your investor's money in a year!

Meanwhile, bank money market paying 7.5%. 

For me it’s been a blessing and money well spent.

If you don’t want to spend money I’m pretty sure you could get someone to grade the surrounding dirt and add some gutters for your $5k discount and gain you will have added value and come out ahead.

Traditional bank loans can be slow and have strict requirements, while hard money and private lending seem to offer more flexibility.For those who’ve secured funding before, what’s been your experience?

I actually met my Houston realtor through BiggerPockets, and he highly recommended the area.