Purley asset-based lenders are most likely going to be hard money lenders whose rates are typically going to be much higher.

It's been challenging to find resources or training for Yardi outside of obtaining a job that demands prior experience with the software.

Hello Ivan,I do not work for BP, but my suggestion is that you follow the Build Your Investing Team link at the top of this page if you have not and follow each step including speaking with the prospective members of the team you want to build and with that I believe you will obtain the answers you need.

He talks about obtaining private money.

And no partner bank was willing to finance based on projections and a turnaround story, even though we had an SBA pre-qual.In the end we made the case to the sellers that no buyer would be able to obtain financing and got them to agree to 85% LTV seller financing.Happy to answer more in-depth questions via DM. 

The single biggest issue in my way currently is obtaining enough cash, whether it be my own, or through partnerships or family/friend-based lending (which I am very hesitant about to begin with as this could potentially strain relationships unnecessarily when money is involved).

I'd talk to brokers in your specific asset class and market.Do you already own similar assets?

For a purchase generally application would be to review an ID, asset statements, and LLC docs if neccesary. 

Have you obtained any detailed cost/benefit analysis quote?

More than doubling in one day did change that a bit, but I am glad I have it and hope it is never needed.I advocate those who have significant assets have the protection necessary to protect those assets.