Joshua, here is a list of non-recourse lenders that I've gathered over the years who specialize in non-recourse financing for retirement accounts:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...You may find it helpful. 

Tons of blogs and articles to read.....

The BP site is an incredible resource from the forums to the blogs and podcasts.

I'm considering sealing it but I've read some blogs that say it will just fade and flake off.

Your goal is to grow incrementally every day. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9985/64722-its...Above is a really good article I came across yesterday.

The blog post on "shopping for a deal" makes excellent sense -- the more you are familiar with streets and neighborhoods, and how much properties have sold for, the better position you'll be in to grab the right deal when it comes along, without agonizing or delay.

I wrote a blog post on this. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9607/71901-thi...Now as far as payment goes there are many ways to handle this.

You can start by asking them a serious of questions to vet them, see my other blog post https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/9607/71901-things-to-ask-your-general-contractor?

You want the same thing for your team.Otherwise, read up on the countless articles and blogs here, look for any local events that might be worth your time, research your market, and make use of the forums.  

If this topic has already been covered, a link to a blog post or specific podcast episode would be appreciated as well.Thanks everyone!