In-person interactions are great for building trust with potential investors.Real Estate Platforms:BiggerPockets: A robust platform for connecting with private lenders and investors.Fund That Flip, PeerStreet, Groundfloor: Online platforms connecting investors with real estate projects.Social Media Groups: Facebook and LinkedIn groups dedicated to real estate investing often have private investors or lenders looking to connect.Personal Network: Often overlooked, but friends, family, and colleagues may know individuals interested in investing.Private Money Brokers: If you're working on wholesaling deals, you may find brokers who have established relationships with private money lenders.Real Estate Agents: Some agents have connections with private investors, especially those focused on investment properties.For your 50% LTV, it's good to approach investors who may be interested in lower-risk, high-equity deals.

Agree 100% especially if they don't have capital and a capital sponsor wants 75% or more - something better than nothing especially when you don't have skin in the game 

The MN statutes are all readily available online, and will be easily found via a google search.

I am not finding much material online or a book to study from.

Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

Also just look online and steal some ideas...I used to Google Luxury Kitchens and then figure out how to do the same for less $$.You'll be fine with your experience.

 try one of those online sources like prosper etc. 

We could also play the present value to who game?

With rent control in NJ, yeah, it’s mostly a waiting game if tenants don’t leave.

From what I remember, and what I'm reading online right now, electric heat can cost 3x as much as natural gas.