It’s great to hear you’re ready to take things to the next level in the residential space.

The property is under a family trust.

This is the 2nd thread recently where people espousing his teachings have had issues using sub2 (see the recent one here from someone who was warned about the high risk of the strategies he teaches about a year ago but said he should be trusted "because he had a TV show on A&E": https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/50/topics/1225630-due-o... can't make this stuff up).

Consider that you want to have some level of expertise in ALL aspects of the process. 

As a side note the "Median" rents for the whole country are on a HUD website and is updated every year to the new rent levels, so you can see how your rents compare to the HUD Median rents. 

She only signs to allow the mortgage/deed of trust/security instrument to be recorded.

If you have a solid ARV AND a great GC / team that you trust to do good work, consistently, and can stick to the timeline planned, even with hard money you will still make money at 75 or 80%, albeit a little less than at 70%. 

They’re a fantastic way to connect with local investors who can share their experiences and recommend trusted professionals they work with.You’ll likely meet key members of your team at these events, including insurance agents, title companies, lenders, realtors, and even wholesalers.

Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market. 

I sold my company to a national PMC named PURE,  they have a large footprint in California and are always looking for people at most levels.