I discovered it looking for an insurance question and then proceeded to ask about becoming a Real Estate Agent.

I discovered that not only most of the so-called deals that agents and others showed me were not deals at all but we're time wasters.

I got into wholesaling for a while but soon discovered it was a lot harder than I thought it would be and I didn't like the idea of a low ball offer being all I have to offer a seller.  

Whatever the newly discovered "features" are that raise the value above the original assessment, they don't include brick. 

I know there are many folks not complying with these regulations and probably will go their entire career unschathed; however the first time a disgruntled, litigious tenant sues because of a deposit disagreement and the courts discover that the applicable escrow accounts and general practices were not governed under a Broker's supervision, the years of "saving money" will be lost in one fell swoop.  

My concern is that I will not be able to get financing without having a regular income.What would you do and are there lending institutions that will provide mortgages if I am putting 30-40% down on each property?

He considered it to be a "hidden gem" resource, and it looks like you had discovered this for yourself as well.  

Additionally, I have ties to Miami area private and conventional financing institutions. 

I discovered BP through the podcast after getting inspired to get into real estate investment and development from Jonathan Segal's lecture at the AIA SF.

If it is such a great deal and they are a credit worthy operator, why won't a bank or other individual or institution loan them money?