Not for the purpose of becoming an agent (I'm a software engineer by trade), but rather for the purpose of learning more about the real estate industry, with a view to perhaps starting a business tailored to the industry.I'm currently learning about conveyances and disclosures, specifically the Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement. 

I'm guessing that "non-trivial" could mean anywhere from $5,000 to $500,000 depending on the nature of the problem that the inspector missed. 

I'm currently learning about conveyances and disclosures, specifically the Natural Hazards Disclosure Statement.  

As I advise my potential starry eyed borrowers - I can lend money but you will need extra money for:- Money down for the purchase deposit, you (or your motivated seller/investors/relatives) WILL have skin in the game,- closing costs (including appraisal, title, insurance, fees and points.)- loan carry costs for the duration of rehab/flip or stabilization.

It's the nature of the beast, someone is doing a job and they want to get paid for it.

Given the costly nature of investments or expenses such as this, in theory your DSCR could take a hit. 

but an 800 fico and no experience is not going to get your loans of a commercial nature.. those help with fannie freddy. 

Much would depend on the nature of the terms. 

I am naturally more conservative in my risk taking so it was a struggle for me just to outright quit cold turkey.

He used to sell door to door years ago and talks about the thick skin he gained from the rejection he dealt with.