A private lender is usually an individual, one you might meet at the local investor's group who is seeking a viable investment to put money into.Good luck in your real estate endeavors!

You can set the filters to 3 bed/2 bath and then look at each individual unit.

Therefore, if your has the equivalent of what we call Full IAEA  Power (in California) avoids cumbersome court confirmation.If court confirmation is required, your offer may be subject to overbidding by competing buyers.

I am eager to work with individuals who are ethical and have professional experience like myself.

Biggest individual expense being food as I have a special diet due to my Chron's and Celiac.Everything left over goes towards paying down debt.

What if any licenses are needed by the fund and any individuals at the fund?

I am not sure we can compete with this tenant with their (most likely free) lawyer.

Two answers, both serious, but only one that SOUNDS serious.First, check and see if you are paying by the "tip" (individual pickup at a flat rate) or by the ton.  

If I do the deal, one escape route I'm strongly considering is splitting the land into two lots, allowing me to sell off each home individually.1. 

Of course this meeting is also a qualification period where we make sure that the individual actually has money to invest, is motivated to buy, and is crystal clear on our process.