The best advice on this topic, in my opinion, comes from 2 books:How to win friends and influence peopleNever eat aloneI am also looking for brokerages to work with or even experienced shadow / intern for to gain experience and additional knowledge.

In addition, I will also be paying much closer attention to water flow patterns and signs of erosion around our next investment!  

Also the distressed seller is selling for 110k and the prop is valued between 170-200k on multiple sites.

Just make sure to account for any additional operating expenses when projecting your cash flow.

They just add it inefficiently and expensively.

I did see it and scheduled the sprinkler installation but heard they are now requiring additional improvements that weren't originally discussed like multiple egresses, changes to pool room doors etc.   

I passed this additional charge onto our borrowers without any objections, making the total doc fee $1000.There are other companies that provide automated loan docs.

Airbnb should have this information as well as other sites via google search

@Elisha JohnstonCheck out the BP Top 100 Cash Flowing Markets spreadsheet under the "Pick Markets" header on the top of the site. 

Understand the basics of private lendingResearch real estate marketsDetermine your investment strategy and criteria for loans, including:- Amounts- Interest rates- Repayment termsCreate legal documents with a lawyerNetwork with real estate professionalsPerform due diligence on potential borrowers and their projectsBegin with smaller loans to gain experienceMonitor your investments closelyConsider joining a private lending group for additional resourcesStay informed about real estate trends, lending practices, and legal regulations