They are being offered discounted rent, free gym memberships, free cable, etc.

But I do hope to offer some quality feedback for folks who are learning the industry and working towards success.

@Jose Saladin Purchasing your sister’s home as a live-in rental offers instant equity (~$170K), tax benefits, and landlord experience, making it a solid first step into real estate investing.

Hard money lenders are often more willing to take on higher-risk projects and offer faster closings, but the trade-off can be higher interest rates and shorter terms.

They did a great job.  

There are hundreds of lenders that you can choose from offering nice looking terms.

If you are looking to expand your knowledge I highly recommend the webinars BP offers. 

With the capital and experience to offer I've seen this work well as a joint venture.

I've seen plumbers and builders stop hiring because all the "young" people start the job and then don't put in any effort or stop showing up.Figure out what you want to make hourly, then start telling everyone and their brother that you need work, how many hours you are available, etc. 

Same with FHA. 2/3 house purchase I've made my offer was lower but had conventional financing and was accepted.