I talk about those first two in my Bigger Pockets Podcast #82When I do get deals from the MLS, I look for undervalued property. 

I've also talked to a couple other lenders (including a hard money lender) in regards to another property and all they need is for me to fill out their online application to get the pre-approval.

I would talk with a local bank first to discuss it.

If you've met with them more than 3 times in person to talk to them about real estate then I believe that they no longer have to be accredited to invest in one of your deals. 

I am not referring to trying to refrain from watching Disney DVDsI am talking about taking adopting a different mindset when it comes to investing.I am a relatively new investor but no longer a rookieI have been renting properties since 2011I currently have five tenants and my business is doing alright.Because I purchased during the bubble bust I ended up getting all cash purchases so I have never had to get a mortgageThis is great for my income and stability picture but bad for having experience borrowing money.Last year I lost a deal because of this inexperience.I want to try something new this coming year.  

I hope the flip takes 2-3 months.I have a few people interested in the deal - now time to talk terms.  

We are talking thousands of units here.

Have you talked with any of the big real estate companies ( Berkshire, Remax, Coldwell, ERA, etc.) about your ability to generate great leads and the value you could provide to their companies?

I'm willing to travel and just want to get an idea of any brokers out there that I might be talking with to see if we're a fit and how we might work together.  

Talking to them will help clarify your options, as there's more than one way to approach this.