This could be a reputable company or a licensed, insured individual taking on their own work.Thanks!

Could I acquire the house by borrowing the 20% from a family member, then turn around and do seller financing to the individual?

As a result and from a tax planning perspective, individuals will process partial Rothconversions each year and higher amounts in years that they don't have high earned income earnings because the amount converted from the IRA to the Roth IRA is included in your taxable income for the year of Roth conversion.

I am looking to expand my knowledge, build relationships and network with motivated individuals within my area.

Although I have read tons and tons of books, watch 100s of videos on REI; hearing the stories from you wonderful individuals is priceless. 

The size of the mortgage depends on if refinancing individual loans or several under a blanket loan structure.

I hope to meet many like minded individuals and be able to ask questions and get help from as well!

Partnering with two other individuals, creating an LLC, and obtaining a commercial loan on the property.

They seem to cater to the mom n pop investor such as yourself and not strictly Institutional or other High Net Individuals.  

At the time of origination, I gauged each decision individually.