These companies have to carry General Liability and Workers Comps on possibly a lot of individuals, so I would guess their markup is at least 20 to 25% over cost.  

However, section-8 will have other unknowns on typically a slightly larger wear/tear on property (not generalizing but section-8 individuals are generally from a different socio-economic background).

An individual who has had no ownership in a principal residence during the 3-year period ending on the date of purchase of the property.

I would also recommend connecting with other investors locally and teaching out to people on here as well. 

Hello BP: Reaching out in introduction as a new member; looking to get introduced to other local like-minded individuals and investors in Greater Boston and South Shore Massachusetts to meet and develop a broader network.

I have listened to many BiggerPockets podcasts, and I am interested in expanding my network of like-minded individuals. 

I came across these two individuals whom claim to offer loans for REI and businesses, ext.

I do my math slightly differentlyincome-1/3 for maintenance/vacancy/management expense-hard costs-desired monthly FREE PROFIT (say $100/mo each door)balance tells me the mortgage payment I can affordthat, in mortgagecalculator.org at 6.5 for 20 years, is the value of the house.If you have to (in some markets) sacrifice mainenance/vacancy pads (as ************* and others teach), I guess...but there's a risk.I love my market in PA. 15% returns AFTER all that. and usually mortgage pays me all my money back.

Our attorney indicates we don't need any licensing, since our lending is direct....individuals lending directly to individuals we're not doing it as a company,  as a company, we simply find the deals, and we put the two flowers together.

I'm a electrician who works for a real estate investor who is teaching me the ropes of the trade.