I have subs and can piece it together if that's the best route.Please reach out if you think you can help or know of someone who can.

See if you have a local REIG and ask them that question . . . . will get some direct input on who to use and who to avoid . . . the second piece is as important as who to use believe me

(You can add a longer piece of a pipe to the pipe wrench handle to give you more torque/leverage.) 

Hard money can often function like private, and I find many people when starting out need HML vs PML….its a way to get a notch on the belt, and then on future deals gain private money.  

Just 1 piece of advice, make sure you have a good property manager.

When things get complicated I use different colored pieces of short rope and tie knots in it for record keeping. 

I get top notch coffee pods for less than 20 cents each.

The last piece of advice I have is to always be improving yourself.

The most important piece of the puzzle must have reliable handymen, and a good admin staff.  

About a year ago my partner and I purchased our first piece of real estate, a duplex in the Lincoln neighborhood.