The question is how are you going to prevent the foreclosure and obtain clear title to convey to a buyer?

Real estate law varies by state in terms of the requirements to obtain a broker license.  

Especially when very little meaningful data can be obtained in the other background checks. 

What would you say are things I need to make sure of for successfully obtaining private money lender's help?

My specific goals: My short time goals is to place my house (was my primary  residence for two years) as a rental, and I buy a another income property this year (perhaps another SFR because I might not be able to fund the 25% down payment on a multi-family).My other specific goal to obtain $8,000 of passive income a month in 5 years, using a combination of SFR and Multi family units.

@Trina Hanks Trina, I think you need to obtain some more info on the deal. 

Me and my boyfriend are both attending a real estate course next month to obtain our real estate license.

@Chris WoodYou can actually obtain financing for 10k and up. 

I just recently obtained  my Illinois Real Estate Broker's license, and am looking forward to putting it to work.  

Get some experience under your belt, and you'll find it easier to obtain financing from private lenders and hard money lenders.