What are the best strategies for securing funding and investment for a private lending business?

Quote from @Trent Balandran: It can absolutely happen, and you are absolutely right to be concerned.Even in the best market, a HML comes with high interest.

Talking to a local like Greg will always be your best bet.

The appreciation rate in Columbus has been 8% higher than the national average over the last year.

Hello, I am new to real estate investing, and I was wondering what the best way is to find information on a property owner.

Of course I understand rates are changing too fast and rates are not guaranteed unless they are locked.

-NOI (past 2-years if available)-Vacancy %-Repairs needed-Pro forma-CAP Rate (something around 4-5% is what you recommend?)

I'm not sure how straight-forward your rental amounts are, but I needed the ability to line-item out several different charges (CAM fees, etc.) as well as have different base rent amounts based on the year of the lease (cost of living increases yearly) and found that Innago was the best fit for me. 

All the best and good luck. 

Best of luck!