As a beginner, I would personally get my feet wet with something a little less risky without a balloon payment like that.

I will reach out to you personally, please keep an eye out in your inbox.

I’m not a “people person” so they handle screening.

Hard money lenders focus more on the property’s value rather than your personal debt to income ratio (which traditional banks use) allowing for quicker approval and funding.

Looks like you have done your research and are on the up path in getting your portfolio going. 

Personally I would just get the proper licensing and insurance if I wanted to manage properties for others. 

I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

And always check social media for red flags and I agree with Vince, always meet a person.  

Or his whole name.  

Haven’t had a chance to research STR permits in Sac yet but writing offer for a unit today.