In addition to needing a pre-qual, I want to familiarize myself with a hard money lenders' requirements and processes, so I can jump when I need to, now or in the future.Does anyone have any recommendations?

We ended up backing out of the deal cause the additional cost to the deal at that time.  

The classes were a few nights per week for about a month.They really blasted through the info (lecture style) and had a one day crash refresher course I took a few days before my test.

In addition, you might look at this thread if you are still considering investing there as a counter perspective to what has been posted.Obviously you can make up your own mind.

I don't believe the 5000 sqft factors in even if trying to squeeze in additional units.

Thanks @Kevin Lefeuvre we're insured, stuff can be replaced, I hope everyone in the path stays safe too.Some gallows humor, hurricane style, we JUST finished a complete overhaul of one of the suites.  

I'd wave the screening fee. if they meet everything except income criteria,, then ask for additional security deposit.. paid over 30 to 60 days.. 

LolTurnkey is a style of investment.

., or in the case of automatic deposit, the OWNERS bank account information will be provided to the necessary party to accommodate the deposits.OWNER acknowledges receipt of the First Month's rent of $800, and a Security Deposit of $800, and additional charges/fees for ____N/A__, for a total payment of $1,600 at least two weeks in advance of the effective date of this Lease Agreement.

You don't want to be tripped up on this and ruin a great opportunity.I know this was a lot of information but feel free to ask additional questions if needed.