Hard money lenders focus more on the property’s value rather than your personal debt to income ratio (which traditional banks use) allowing for quicker approval and funding.

If you put in the effort to source the right opportunity, you’ll find a way to fund it—even with minimal personal cash investment.It sounds like you already have the skills and experience; now it’s just about structuring the right deal.

My personal opinion is that, while shifting investments into real estate may be the right move for your situation, there is likely a lot of work to be done before you get to that step to avoid a potentially costly mistake. 

I'm hoping for some input on the best way to write up the lease contracts, as that is my next personal assignment.

I personally don't like exclusive by agreements.

One person's crazy is another person's sanity!

But, you need to talk directly to the person whose name is on title. 

As a lender that has also personally invested in many properties, I think both sides can get too greedy.

Instead, these funds were allegedly diverted to finance other real estate transactions and for personal use by Wettengel and co-defendant Tanya Muro.

Further, if someone communicates the volume must be turned down or off, that person wins.