Making money in real estate requires experience and starting with no or little money makes you study harder.As much as most of us probably wished for it, getting started with a lot of money in your pocket is a recipe for disaster: the temptation is to make the deal work by throwing money at it.If you want to go into real estate go with a syndicator with a good track record.

I have the private money lined up for the 25% down payment.

I didn't have enough space in the Title:Novations where the investor uses a Limited Listing that puts them as the primary contact for scheduling showings, receiving/accepting offers and negotiating are brokering without a license.Novations where the investor actually hires a real estate broker to handle the aforementioned for the seller are not included. 

Does Hard Money typically cost 30-40% of the purchase price?? 

I'm still new to real estate investing but I'm open to feedback  @Jade FrankIt really depends on your long-term goals.

I am not from real estate background and have been referred to bigger pockets by friends.

Quote from @Jesse Scheidel: When setting aside money for Capex, Vacancies and maintenance, should you use multiple bank accounts?

I changed my major from Accounting to Real Estate back in 2018 when I was attending Glendale Community College.

(and money of course, but that can come from these things)

@Ned Carey,A solo 401k is not subject to UBIT on leveraged real estate only.