So if you can obtain a private lender's cash in an amount you will be making bids with ahead of time, go for it.

I'm new to the real estate and would like to meet folks and discuss opportunities, resources and strategies for investing in the Augusta area.

@Gabe Amedee, as a realtor, you should be applauding this discussion topic. 

Let me know when you have free time and we can set a time to discuss real estate. 

That is the reasonable expectation that most sellers/real estate agents/etc. have.Credit score and employement might take too long to discuss here fully but IN GENERAL you'll need a 2 year work history (there are exceptions to this) a 660 credit score will get you in most loan types, 680 is better, but FHA will lend below...most banks will stop at 580 but there are a few that will go below that with more down payment.Since you are house hacking here's a few other questions to ask the lender: When do you start using rental income to help me qualify?

I have started this discussion to see what people say about this type of model when it comes to "turnkey".   

She then tells me to put it all in writing when we verbally discussed this before I purchased the pool.

It will allow you to meet with local people and discuss the market and gain any knowledge you need.

I may have another possible option though and would like to discuss further. 

I replied to him with details given below for that he was not replying so I sent him back the check and asked him to discuss and settle down my security deposit amount $1300.