(No reflection on you by the way, just trying to make it clear that an LLC is overrated.)I been sued a few times and I've sued a few times.

It helps handle all the "back of the envelope" calculations a head of time for all listings within 50 miles of your city.

If you do it right, the returns are better and you have control, meaning you can refi, sell or hold in the time frame you choose.  

I'd imagine there isn't enough time to get a conventional loan approved for the property before the auction date?

You're frustrated by the amount of time it's taking from you.

I would sell them an option to purchase within a specified time frame at a set price.

Oh to be 21 again ... only this time smart and buying a property in Denver to house hack. 

I used rental arbitrage to scale from $10k in my pocket to nine arbitrage properties in less than 2 1/2 years and then used that cash flow and profit to hire a full time operations manager, build a STR property management business with a partner and work with investors to purchase properties out of state..  

You will certainly run into challenges that you did not anticipate and it is great to have a responsive and helpful lender partner.Naturally you will want to find a product with competitive pricing and leverage, though keep in mind first time investors do not always qualify for the lowest pricing.

When is the best time to start incorporating these professionals during the journey?