I've recieved many quotes and preapprovals and they came back with the most competitive rate and terms for what we are looking to do.

I wanted to fix and flip.

@Gabriel A Camachoshort answer - no, you don't need to start with a mentor, and you probably shouldn't.some things you can do: go to meetups and join Facebook groups and start making friends and building a network. 

I also use Zillow and even Facebook marketplace.

I am looking to branch off and use the banks money for my real estate investing instead of my own.

How much do you have to invest and what returns are you expecting to see?

I was under contract to buy a house and the title company discovered bunch of liens few days before closing.

@Heath Shepard I'm not familiar with the builder, however, with this being a new construction CBS build, there's little to worry about regarding hurricanes and additional protection.

We recently purchased a very large gutted home on a double lot across from a lake, and we could not be more excited to start the project!

It’s a manageable and rewarding way to build something on the side—and down the road, who knows?