You'll also want to make sure you have your full team ready so you can be prepared when the right deal comes along. 

I’m wanting to be prepared and educated since I’m new to this and looking for advice.

Be prepared for Vegas’ unpredictable winter weather!

We would also be working with them to prepare them for refinance from Day 1.

I purchased and renovated a house with a separate legal mother/daughter apartment that I am preparing to Airbnb here in Central NJ. 

It is slowly rotting and needs significant repairs to get it prepared to sell to a typical home buyer for a primary residence.

I have been exploring viable options as well as doing my due diligence, reading, and research to come into a deal as prepared as possible. 

David Greene is preparing to publish a new book, "Better Than Cash Flow: The Ten Ways You Make Money In Real Estate"

Show up prepared, ask thoughtful questions, and take detailed notes.

Because, the lender is entitled to know what risk they are taking with their money.That being said, on seller financing, if someone gets sued and loses, the lien/judgement can be filed at the county, (it's not automatic, someone has to prepare and send the paperwork) which the bureaus will pick it up on producing a credit report.