I just got done making a YT video on the subject, so it's fresh on my mind.

Any advice is always appreciated.I have been BRRRR-ing in Milwaukee since 2008, if you look on my BP profile page you'll find a video.

We gave him 56k in deposits and he will not even pick up his phone or engage in a conversation.

Most gurus have their clients journey end the moment they send them the money, they join a facebook group - have overseas VA;s moderate it and provide some old videos that get repurposed.Those who are new and thinking they are creative typically get crushed as they are gambling not investing.

I just posted a YouTube video about just that recently :-)

Many youtube videos on the concept will help spell it out for you and give you confidence to proceed. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

All the videos I’ve watched and the books I’ve read have helped me expand my mindset and approach.

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

Larger owners tend to analyze market rents monthly or even weekly and manage rents (or incentives) the best way they can.As long as the owner is engaged, the chance of adjusting rents is higher.