I've thought about using the padlocks with fingerprints, codes etc.

Start online, but call directly to see if they have any unadvertised discounts.Once you take the classes you can schedule your fingerprints and license exam.Somewhere in all of that you will need to find a sponsoring broker....and then you're off to the races.Best wishes and good luck.

And on top of all that- his finger prints are all over the property already.

Private money terms are as different as fingerprints, @Bianca Rodrigues, and vary from lender to lender.

I just finished the 63 hr course and scheduled to get my finger prints next Monday.

I am currently in the process of obtaining my real estate license and boy is it eye opening the initial out of pockets fees you are required to pay (licensing fees, testing, fingerprints, etc.)What I’m curious to learning are the everyday operating fees that one incurs once they find a broker that will sponsor them.

The criteria most private lenders use will be as different as fingerprints.

Learn that difference too.Last, Private/Hard money lenders have criteria as different as fingerprints.

Is someone wrenching open the coin boxes and stealing your money or is it hobos snoozing in there.If it's theft ask the Police Officers to get fingerprints--you can bet a Juvenile record at least exists on someone who does this.Look at the pic and watch the renters see if he/they are coming in off property or from a unit.Be careful you don't get shot dead over a handful of quarters--let the Police deal with the bad guys.

That's why I co-lead a brokerage and head our division overseeing rehabs, repairs, and my fingerprints are on every challenging job we quote.