The commercial world of real estate is exponentially smaller and your reputation is paramount.  

I'm not knocking coaching but this industry if overwhelmed with fraudulent coaches / investors so due diligence is of paramount importance.

Education and research are paramount but once you start looking at properties things change. 

(*Thoughts: Private money seems to be dependent on knowing someone (which I don’t), Hard money seems more feasible, VA loan would require the home to be livable (which in turn may reduce much of the potential value add), conventional loan would require less stipulation than the VA loan, and personal credit cards (Not a bad option with 0% balance transfers and commitment to pay down.Complete the rehab in less than 6 months (I will work on the project when possible, but sticking to the shortest possible timeline is paramount).Rent out the units.Refinance it either with VA 100% LTV (Not sure if the lenders do a full 100% but that’s what Navy Fed is repping on the site) or Conventional 70-80% LTV.

Living in a good area to invest is paramount.

He wants me to send them the interest, leave the remaining funds in the account paying utilities, taxes, insurance and any expenses that arise as well as my fees out of that account. keeping them all separate is paramount for me to keep accurate accounting.

Complete the rehab in less than 6 months (I will work on the project when possible, but sticking to the shortest possible timeline is paramount).

Going VirtualHaving the ability to reach consumers at home is paramount during this time.

Having a plan is paramount.

Your needs are paramount.