There are other ways around this such as seller financing or private money lending but that is an obstacle you should be aware of. 

If you're looking for some direction and want to have a conversation I can commit to honesty and transparency, not pushiness or gimmicks.

I look at foreclosures.comOut of the 3 stages I am definitely not ready for an auctionpreclosure / short sales:- I need to research how to take over a deed / title- need to prepare how to do door knocking (I have a sales background and feel confident in dealing with an emotional conversation about someone’s home) - there IS a window of like 4 weeks that I need to prepare for (have my finances in order) to then bid before it goes to auction?

For example searching on keywords in both the description and private remarks that aren't shown to the public. 

You can log into their daily 5 hours of zoom calls to hear them answering a variety of questions as continual learning and ask private chat questions on your specific needs too. 

And with a twist, that everything from day 1 is designed and built to facilitate intaking private $ into the "fund".

Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid

My goal is to acquire and stabilize these larger properties using private lending to fund down payments and renovations while executing a BRRR strategy.I’d love to connect with private lenders or experienced investors who’ve used private capital for similar deals.

Eli,If I were you I would look into Subject Two, Land Contracts on Properties that are free and clear and Raising Private Money!

Most advisors I’ve spoken with have said this won’t really work unless we put it in an estate or LLC to keep it more private.