I know that this is the next big step in becoming financially independent. 

LOTS Of fake lenders work BP  face book linkdin etc.if you cant find anything on them I suspect you may have run into a fake.the telling clue will be1. rates too good to really be true or lower than industry norm2. too quick to approve you..3. they want a modest deposit up front and give some BS reason why the want it.4. no website ( although many fraudsters have generic websites website alone does not mean anything.5. check on licensing.. there are only about 12 states that require licesnes. not sure about our state thoughBut I would say 95% if you cant find anything on them.. and any of the things I said above are what they are telling you,, cheap rates small up front deposit.. probably not real and you will just lose your 500.00 bucks or whateverOh the other great one is you have to buy an insurance policy because your new or a little weak on the financial side.. there are NO insurance policies for private loans if you fail to pay.. that's just another fraudulent payment to a non exisitant entity.real estate lending has become the new Nigerian prince scam..

There already taking a financial hit, and I don’t want to add to that. any other thoughts you want to add would be great.

I wasn't going to put anything in there about a cash purchase or quick close because I don't expect these landlords to be in a financial pinch where they need quick cash, more that they'll just be tired of landlording and hopefully ready to unload a damaged property at a discount. 

That's financial freedom and the freedom of time.

Take the time to fully explore which direction is best for you financially.

He stated that this company is owned by Fidelity National Financial (so a secure bank!).

Don't forget to get the financials lined up as well as the appropriate reliable Property Manager on the ground to be able to manage the asset.Good luck.

I recently purchased a 4-plex and would like to start setting up for purchasing at least 15+ unit building in the Minnesota/Wisconsin area. I am wondering how cash reserves are reviewed for such a purchase? I would be...

There is minuscule chance, an average Joe who wants to be successful in Real Estate, other than borrowing money from family, having many friends, raising capital via syndications, creating a Corporate Entity, ( which ...