. :) Never crossed my mind and probably not yours either.

Also, be prepared for paperwork and some level of bureaucracy, but keep in mind that if you’re willing to work through it, the rewards can be substantial.

I'm fine if things get drawn out weeks/months, and would not mind building personal relationships with Banks.

There's been a few Houston developers on Biggerpockets podcast episodes.One that comes to mind is Donovan Adesoro. 

Harv Ecker- Secrets if the Millionaire Mind- that’s a great book about your inner game of wealth and getting to your why!

Keep in mind you'll never have all the information and there will always be unknowns and assumptions.

Same goes for number of LLCs and what to fund them with, since bear in mind that CA tends to be more cumbersome and expensive to have LLCs than other states.California is generally more cumbersome than other states when it comes to taxes and filings.

Keep in mind that most residential mortgages are conforming loans that are resold on the secondary market and bundled into mortgage backed securities.

I have a lawyer and accountant in mind but need help finding a good SBA loan broker expert.

Just bear in mind that trips to Maui involve 'discretionary' funds...A few more things to think about during your due diligence. 1.