If your primary Lender allows second financing you might approach a Private Lender let you borrow some other money. 

Assuming you are the PM is this situation...1) you would need a management contract with the name of the new property owner  and designating this ABC as representative.  2) Re: rents. 

How should I approach my attorney with this idea?

I've seen fines approaching 6 figures for those who violate.

Hi all,I found this website while searching online for some guidance on how to approach buying a SFR in Berkeley (to live in, not as an investment).

You will need to get creative to search out off-market deals that haven't already been approached by dozen's of investors.Work with a list broker for recommendations and be sure to get a list that has been run through the National Change of Address (NCOA). 

I would like to see his opinions and potential connections within the local area in regards to investing, but how should I approach him/ other agents?

The most common and perhaps most accurate is the income approach.

Hi  I'm new here, and looking for some advice to get my foot in I'm interested in flipping houses, I'm just having trouble in how to approach a private lender

It’s a hybrid option that designed to give you the best of both worlds?