Licensed Real Estate professional since 2001 in the state of NV. 

my clients that I help fund and finance in this asset class all SELF MANAGE.. there is no way you can make a profit having to pay 3rd party for management and maintenance and leasing fee's.. tenants are too tough and too transient this is why the thread on Morris invest is such a joke at least the way those assets are being catagorized and represented to innocent investors..

Like it or not, in life, you have to pay in some manner to get that knowledge and experience.I have been doing this since 1975 and I still use paid professionals to help me.

I would definitely use one that comes recommended from a local professional like Patrick. 

I think where I'm at both professionally and financially, finding private funding makes the most sense, but I'm not sure where to even start. 

Or just with one party?

POA, 3rd Party Author, Deed, etc.,  a title company may request additional information from previous owners. 

The chances of BofA talking to you are slim unless you had seller sign a POA and/or 3rd Party Auth Letter. 

When you get the call "Hey bud, let's party!"

I would understand not having a handyman doing the installation but can there be an actual difference between professional companies doing the work?