I would also start out but creating a list of minimum qualification criteria(which you place in your ad) which can automatically weed out some of these responses.

Attorneys can be licensed as real estate brokers in Maryland with a waiver of the education requirements. https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/mrec/mrecattq...Attorney Qualification - Real Estate CommissionIf an individual is qualified to practice law in the State, the Commission shall waive the educational and experience requirements of 17-305(1)(i) and (ii).

Do your research and make sure the person has experience and not just a qualification.

I'm worried about being able to qualify myself or get a co-signer that has the qualifications to be able to get me financing.Don't pester them to death...instead try to schedule some times at their convenience when you can pick their brains, or study the MLS with them, or even drive an area.

Or do they have rental history, income requirements, work history, credit score and criminal background check qualifications.)I find that it is important to know when they purchased the property and what did they pay. 

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their different staff qualifications.2.

Focus on efficient qualification early in your interactions with a seller, and make sure the message you convey when talking to a seller is aligned with the messages you've been delivering on your mailers. 

I am aware that some transactional lenders exist and I understand point systems, I guess I just don't understand the qualifications for your first flip?"

I was not aware that you needed any real qualifications/license to manage property.

Our mortgage qualifications are only limited to 850k purchase.