First thing I would look at is looking into markets that are expanding or have remained stable for an extended period of time.

You need to look at your risk tolerance and what your numbers would look like if you got stuck with the credit card payments for an extended period of time beyond what you expect.

I look forward to working with Sabrina to extend this even more.  

Looks like I have to wait for the extended period?

We also looked into Ron LeGrand's course for creative finance, the price was nice however, it seemed a little outdated (now we may be wrong).In an ideal situation, we would like to spend $5k or less on the course, online, with the chat-bots or a call-in line for questions with an extended expiration date to ensure my business partners and I have enough time to thoroughly study and take the course and also have the opportunity to re-visit if we have more questions later on. 

Unless you can convince an underwriter that someone is giving you a car, you’re buying a car all cash or you’ll be getting a bus pass, expect to still be hit for an auto payment…Most lease companies will allow you to extend the lease for up to an additional 6 months.

• Short term rental of one's own primary residence only• Not able to rent a room or primary residence for more than 120 days a year, or apply for extended home-sharing• Extended home-sharing would be granted if additional criteria are met (see above)• Possession of a Transient Occupancy (Tax) Registration Certificate from Office of Finance• Not located in a unit subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO)• Approval from landlord (if a tenant)• Home-Sharing takes place in area approved for residential useHere is the document - https://planning.lacity.org/or...I would give them a call and see what they say.

Most legit lenders will have a much higher loan minimum because the same effort is extended on small loans as it is on larger ones (within reason) so most lenders tend to avoid smaller ones that are less profitable.

I am looking to invest just in NC, currently do not have the resources or network to extend out of the state right now

The last post I did here in BP brought me SO much knowledge and wonderful people who have extended a hand to me.