I think they contain solid information and will help lay a good foundation as a beginner (Haha, I'm completely new to real estate as well, btw)I'm also going to be reading the following books, and hopefully I can finish all by the end of this month:1) The ABCs of Property Management2) The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing3) Long-Distance Real Estate Investing How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties (this might be the most important one to me personally)4) The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money DownIn addition to reading, I'm consuming crazy amounts of youtube videos, and I'recommend you do this as well.

Buying site unseen is a huge risk unless the buyer and wholesaler have a history doing deals together.My buyers trust the deals that I bring them, but I also provide them with in-depth inspection reports along with photos/videos of the inspection along with multiple cost to completes through multiple contractors.

Greg,You are correct I made some opinions based on reviews and a youtube video I watched where the first thing the gentleman said is "We are Not a lender".

Instead, he insulted my profession as an ortho surgeon which indicates to me I was right about his videos. 

This isn't analyzing deals, this is just playing a video game.

I think I will use this question as the topic for my next youtube video. 

Do know of any resources (books, courses, YouTube videos, etc.) to get educated on private money lending?

We have emails, video conferences, secure portals etc etc.We do have a physical office, and half of our clients are local.

I enjoy college football, video games, and lifting weights. 

Additionally, if you’re not local, requesting photos or videos of the problem can provide clarity before approving expensive repairs.For the lead paint testing, it’s important to determine whether this is a compliance requirement or a proactive measure.