You can also put a generic ad (like Andrew's bandit sign ad) in newspapers, free publications, etc.Hope this helps!

In the last 6 months I've spent most of my time with him educating him and talking him out of a bunch of "deals" cause they're not really deals at all.

If they are supplying leads and education, just take what you get with a smile.

With that being said, I would appreciate feedback on the process of obtaining a portfolio commercial loan so I am more educated as I approach the banks.

This is the kind of question that really didn't need to be put out publicly and certainly not in a thread that is a donation drive.

And no, not even the "seasoned shelf corp" scam will overcome that, lenders will look at the financials of the owners unless and until you are publicly traded with a long history of audited financial reports.

You may have to educate the loss mitigator.

I have thought about getting involved with a mentor so I can get advice on business plan, etc. but don't want to make a bad choice about education.

They may invest in companies(public and/or private), they may invest in real estate, but always they are investing based on the numbers.

I bought the Real Estate Finance for Investment Properties by Steve Berges and am finding it to be a great education in the actual financial analysis of properties.