I may have access to a private money lender, but the individual I have in mind may not be able to front the full portfolio.

You can also ask the seller to pay some or all closing costs in order to save some money at closing.

I talked to several property managers in Asheville and the going rate seems to be 10% but, aside from the local company, I have not found any who will manage properties as far north as above Mars Hill.I have decided to make my rental a long term rental and save the short term rental headaches.  

Or get the property in my hands, do a few more deals, maybe flips to get some more liquid cash, or connect with a private investor or a builder/experienced investor who knows the ins and outs to do the construction on 2 potential luxury single family homes (comps in the area are between 400-700K) or 4 townhomes (comps around 325-450k in the area)), and actually build on the land.

Or get the property in my hands, do a few more deals, maybe flips to get some more liquid cash, or connect with a private investor or a builder/experienced investor who knows the ins and outs to do the construction on 2 potential luxury single family homes (comps in the area are between 400-700K) or 4 townhomes (comps around 325-450k in the area)), and actually build on the land.

Hi Kang, if you want I'd drop me a private note I can answer my viewpoint.  

The Land Trust agreement in most states is a private document, and the Deed to the Trust via the Trustee would actually be the only public record.But for anonymity and privacy - Land Trusts can help.  

Hi @Gene Hardt - I sent you a private message.  

I'm 21 and I'm close to having the savings for my real estate era to begin.

I may be looking at hard lending (private loans).