I know this is a differing topic on the forums, and online in general, but having the legal background/education and knowing estate planning concepts you'll realize it shouldn't be.  

Hello, my name is Kamarye Hodges and I am a broker, I wish to gain insight and experience. Hopefully I could even provide some sort of value to this group and most definitely do business with some of you. I like to bu...

My recommendation would be to get approved as a Landlord, contact the director's office and request that an inspection be completed before a tenant is selected (sometimes they will do this as long as you select a tenant within 14 days - which you want anyways), and have an online application and screening resource in place.  

I have been reading the online resources about getting started, searching the market, and even doing tours, but I am hesitant to jump in and buy a house as I have quite a large amount of student debt.

I have just started in a 3-day training for the Lee Arnold broker certification program and thus far just completed the online material required for preparation. 

Quote from @Deborah Wodell: I’m looking to connect with private money lenders or investors who lend their own funds for real estate deals.

You need a firm estimate for the remainder of the work as your funds are limited (like most people who don't have an endless amount of money). 

@Jorge Abreu - He used to work for elevate did he not (I believe that is what it said online before he scrubbed his linkedin)? 

They saved up money.

B) I don't have to give the contractor any money upfront for anything.3.