For financial discipline, check out Set For Life by Scott Trench , or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey.

You can use Rentometer to double check where you are at with rent.

After a year I rented out the property and have since used a HELOC to invest in other rentals.You can check out my episode on the Bigger Pockets Rookie Podcast - EP 349 for more info

I reached out to local attorney for LLC, rental law etc and they only take cash or check as a retainer and payment. 

@Stan Tallman assuming you used a TAR contract, check paragraph 15 titled “default.”

To find the right lender, check with local real estate groups, mortgage brokers, or online platforms.

I ask about he transaction size as that will point to whehter you are seeking "friends and family" or private equity/family office etc. check writers.

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: maybe make it like a Lenders license I have U have full fbi criminal and personal financial and credit report.. does not mean you have to be super star but just cant be bad.To get my GC in Cali, I had to do a full fingerprinting and state and federal background check.

IF you're coming into this thinking you're already too good and too above working the "9-5", you're doomed.You need a harsh reality check.

You may be getting a pay check, cash flow, or some other form of compensation from the operations of the asset going into your bank account but the asset hasn't generated actual profit to the bottom line until all of your invested cash is out of the deal.