Some gurus, YouTube channels that’s what they sell, only a hand few tells the new investor it’s a long process that will take a lot of work and commitment that over time yes it will build wealth but not right away.

We looked at the lenders and realized that one of the lenders the buyers were using has a tendency to push back closing 2 to 3 times on average, while the other lender does the underwriting up front and only commits to a closing date they feel they can actually reach.

For example, I extensively interview my potential mentees well before I would ever commit to mentoring them or taking them on as a client.

I’m looking for an unbiased set of eyes before I commit 

Since, I can't access my VA loan for another few years, don't have enough capital at the moment (actively working on that now), and haven't found anyone to partner up with/figured out a creative financing strategy just yet...I do commit to investing my time in learning, reading, and listening to as much as I can possibly absorb every single day in the mean time.

Lenders will want to see executed leases in place and commitments before breaking ground.

Should I contact them when committing to our first deal?

What owners want for stability of the cash flow stream and resale is SECURITY in longer primary term commitment and parent corporation guarantee.Lot's of other layers into it. 

This market out here is very profitable, but I’m not sure about the timing considering the Army and Family commitments.

Like you said I won’t get too carried away until I know where I’m going to be working but I’m just hoping to be ready to commit when the time does come.