Zelle has monetary limits and the federal gov. sued Zelle for failure to provide its users from fraud.8) Understanding your local landlord-tenant laws, so you don't make a mistake or get taken advantage of by tenant--follow landlord mentor advice9) How will you handle maintenance issues?

If a suit isn't timely filed, the lien will fall off after the expiration of the statute of limitations. 

I had no idea what Ayn Rand was writing about was a REAL person: Frank Lloyd Wright.

Some of the benefits are transaction speed, limited liability protection.  

This will help you close deals faster.Focus on marketing and lead generation to find motivated sellers—direct mail, driving for dollars, and online marketing all work well here.Know your numbers—being able to accurately assess the value of properties and make solid offers is key.Network with other investors and professionals—attend local REI meetups, connect with title companies, and build relationships with hard money lenders.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to chat more or exchange ideas!

Quote from @Zalman Schurder: Hey guys,I am closing on my first fix and flip in Tamarac Florida.I am renovating the entire home, adding a full bath, new floors, a new kitchen etc.Where can I find ideas for current designs, colors, flooring, paint, and kitchen layout.Any general advice of what to do or steer clear of?

Lending capacity should only matter to those with large borrowing needs and require large legal lending limits but that wouldn't apply to hard money lenders anyway.

Since you're not looking to make it a full-time career, you might consider passive investment options such as investing in real estate syndications - this GP/LP structure as a limited partner, allowing the GP to earn you a return allows you to invest in real estate without the day-to-day responsibilities.

This is a lot different than a newbie mentored with limited capital purchasing a negative cash flow SFR from an unsophisticated homeowner.  

I've got about 7k in an emergency savings account.I am in the process of getting several mortgage pre-approvals to compare fees and get an idea of how much home I can realistically afford.I have yet to find a buyer's agent/investor to help me identify potential homes but will start on that shortly.Ideally, I would like to buy a single family home.