One way would be to identify some hard/private money lenders in your area.

Google search and craigslist have helped me find a few lenders but also a few con men.Even my private lender wants me to fund 10% + closing costs.Is there some kind of way to make the original scenario work?

If you have a hardmoney lender or private funding or even money in the bank yourself a letter showing proof of funds from the financier will do.Kudos,Mary

A couple of these friends have stated that they would be interested in investing from a private lending standpoint, but do not have the time to "mentor" a new investor, or the experience to invest in RE themselves.

Have the same questions on how to structure deal with private money for down payment and finance the balance

Looking for networking, partnerships, private money, etc.

Looking for networking, partnerships, private money, etc.

If you don't have a private jet then you'll need some soldiers in the ground in your target area.

Revealing HOAsYou may want to think about this much more and more thoroughly before going forward.At the very least, the time and huge amounts of money that must spend will never be returned, whether you succeed or not.Even more important, you may be creating your own nightmare.

I know when it is private sale it is recorded and can be seen on tax info.. but do the banks protect themselves from anyone knowing that info!?