This is super important. 

More important than intelligence!

Also, and more importantly, what are your investing  criteria?

However, I don't know the solutions, and more importantly the cost.

I believe the best way to learn is not only by going out and doing it BUT most importantly listening from peers - as they can share valuable experience and lessons from past success and failures. 

When I began this process about 6 months ago, I made one most important decision.

I personally know Mark Bloom, the GM of the Dallas office, and this is important to him as well.

Any important questions to ask the lender?

So a one-year lease may be at $1,000 a month but a month-to-month tenancy will be at $1,250 a month to offset the risk of a tenant leaving during the slow season.Another important step: inspect the property 60 days prior to the lease ending.

The rate, although important is not my main decision factor.