Anyway, I am going to use Rockwell Institute's totally self-paced online classes, so add that to your list to check out.

I just moved to Philadelphia from California and want to get started in my RE career.After some research I have whittled down my options for the online courses to two:https://www.realestateexpress.com/prelicense/pa/pr...andhttps://portal.recampus.com/re/templere/store/port...They both have their pros and cons for me: One (real estate express) is cheaper and offers a test prep book, the other (Temple) is a recognized institution in the area and has a physical location for testing.

My question is, what should I propose to the investors in return for lending me money?  

I  had the amazing opportunity to transact with numerous portfolio lenders, let me be the first to say; this is the most reclusive space in lending I have yet to encounter.My most recent encounter was complex!

They are hands-off, institutional grade real estate investments.

But the majority of HML are there to lend.

@Aaron Burwick: All the custodians, like any financial institutions have their good, bad and ugly.

Come join our local REIA. www.swflreai.comYou will meet lots of smart people willing to lend a hand.

In my view the originator should be the one who gets the FANNIE 1003 loan app from the borrower, all doc and does the underwriting of the borrower to YOUR lending standards:  DTI, reserves.  

Once it is settled, you can put it under LLC..no need to touch for next 30 years....Also, if you want to buy on LLC, it will fall under commercial lending which is completely different, bit difficult, and more $$ (you won't get 30 years fixed), I was recommended no to follow that route...