These lenders will usually have a place of business that you can go to, have a website of some kind, have a professional email account that's not gmail, have a license or professional credentials of some kind, or have done verifiable loans to someone else I know.

You need to know about real estate.Either way you will be building the capital you need/seek to actually invest, right?  

I'm not going to go into that story because it's the same for most people.ANYWAY I decided to get into the industry as a professional and learn my way into things and get paid for it.

I would definitely seek out @Engelo Rumora and have a chat with him with what you're trying to do and how you can help expand/grow his business.

I didn't think it would be so difficult finding a Real Estate Attorney who knows about Wholesaling in L.A. I spoke with one women who has never heard of it, and suggest that it could be illegal. I informed her that de...

Why not just seek commercial loan financing now, with purchase + Rehab funds all in one loan?  

How did you determined that " ... it does not need a lot of repairs (around 2k to 3k)" .. was this from a professional appraisal, and or a contractor? 

I recommend that you seek the counsel of a licensed attorney for guidance.

I would like to connect with liked minded real estate investors/agents/professionals in the Philadelphia market.

I am definitely looking to connect with other real estate professionals (contractors, attorney, lenders, etc.), so, if you are willing to accept coffee as tender for your time, feel free to contact me.