If so, can you recommend any reputable private only companies that have been in the market for at least 15 to 20 years and offer offer low entry barriers for investment? 

Thanks,Syed Ahmed Hi, I'm running construction company in Cleveland OH. 

I would love another company truck and could use a new excavator.

IMHO, its best to have a neutral escrow company transact the deal for you from a due diligence perspective. 

New companies like Intel, Amazon, and Google are also investing here.I own all of my investment properties here and work with a lot of out-of-state investors in both the east and west coast that love investing here for the turnkey and BRRRR opportunities that we have here.

For example, many similar businesses that use real estate are owned by one person/company and operated by another.

But I’m interested in reputable online courses to draw knowledge from as well.

This individual has successfully been doing property management through a company that has supported him in addition to his off-line unrelated real estate duties that he successfully continues to manage.

Big companies like JPMorgan Chase, Nationwide, Honda, L Brands, Huntington, and Amazon have many job openings here.

This can provide more flexible terms and potentially eliminate the need for a traditional mortgage.Private Money Lenders:Private individuals or companies may offer loans for real estate investment.