Ricardo, welcome to BP, this is a fantastic starting point in your investing career, I have been a podcast listener since 2011 and have learned an incredible amount. 

finding and analyzing deals should be at the top of your list of things to learn when starting out!

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I would network in person or in FB groups. 2-3 months to close is crazy.

Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.

Best of luck and spend every minute learning.

You don’t have to pay $20k+ to learn to broker loans. 

I recently sold my personal house , had a buyer get a home inspection , and tried the same crap , to the tune of $60K .

This is my first spec house and I’ve learned a lot.

If you put in the effort to source the right opportunity, you’ll find a way to fund it—even with minimal personal cash investment.It sounds like you already have the skills and experience; now it’s just about structuring the right deal.