@Andrew Michael  I agree with you Andrew, if I was a hard money lender I would be looking for skin in the game.  

They want to know that you have skin in the game and are committed to paying back. 

@Darrell HayesNice tip"Also find the local section 8 office in area and post flyer."

There are some other tips that I can add, but I'd like to keep this short and touch on the ones that we see missed most often.  

Recent IRS rules have changed and now many such items can be written off in the year they were obtained - - this is why you need a CPA and not some tax service (HRB.s.) or online filing program.

Just an ambitious kid trying to find his way in the real estate game.

Let's say you build 2 separate 3,000 sq ft homes- one of them has 4 beds, 2.5 baths and a ton of flex space, game room, etc.  

One of the big topics I will be looking for on the forums are the issues with "cross border investing" I have been absorbing the podcasts as fast as possible, as there is tones of great info and tips sitting in there.I am sure I will be searching for / posting LOTS of questions to get things off on the right foot!

I'm in the game and taking action....thanks to BiggerPockets for the great resources and connections like @Bill Hampton, who helped me to set up my investment LLC.I look forward to quickly renting this unit and saving up for a 3rd home to add to my rental portfolio.

After you master the wholesale game you will be able to move on to the next phase.