I'd decide what is reasonable in the market that you want to invest in and create a strategy around that- not what a stranger (who, very likely has never done a deal) says on the internet.Best of luck- happy investing!

Trying to raise a giant pile of money from strangers is going to be really hard.

My best advice is to meet your lenders face-to-face at real estate clubs, conferences, or other professional events.

Who will give the hard earned money to strangers? 

Being in a mentor's group you're more likely to find someone willing to sign with you than you are from a random stranger on BP or at some networking event.

Undoubtedly, I have much to learn, but I am no stranger to long hours of study and work.

Asking strangers how to spend your money is a fool's errand.

Check out the CRREIA group which meets in Clifton Park for meetups.

Find a deal that meets that criteria and talk to local hard money lenders. 

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.