@Jane A.Stock market is more like gambling on hoping that your stock improves in my opinion.

thanks dave i will look into the hard money lender's it's just the internet (search data base) is so over-saturated and it becomes overwhelming a bit at times

Did a internet search but did not find what I was looking for.Thanks,CV

If you are dealing with partners, I would highly suggest creating an LLC entity AND have it include a an operating agreement that covers who does what and how you will eventually dissolve the company/dispose of the property.Disclaimer: I am not an attorney nor do I play one on the internet.

But if it is large banks with local presence that is OK.These internet preapprove letters do not get the attention from local listing agents. 

This method  can be no better than gambling, no thanks.

If you can’t see it - it’s a gamble plain and simple.

I've been researching lease options on the internet and there is a lot of information and coaching on the subject.

., the Internet), or by any other means.

Let's say 10 years in, you get deployed to <insert random combat theater where you have no internet access and limited phone access at best> and you have 30 properties at this point spread across the country.