I can hardly keep up.Would I have more success in the Pro area? 

I’m looking into hard money lending companies, also working on building relationships with possible future investors or lenders.

Reason is renters will likely have kids or pets or both, all of which can be very hard on floors.

FWIW, the approach being shown to me in this deal isn't that of a hard money loan, but creating a new LLC to close on the property (wants to close in  a week actually)  that will have several individuals owning a share in this LLC proportionate to their capital stake.   

Next I want to try a flip with hard money.

I would like some reviews on Hard money Lenders in my area since they are so much to chose from.ThanksRuth Ankle,REI

@Kenneth Liz, HML means Hard Money Lender.  

However, I’ve found that it’s hard to research for certain parts of the plan, so here I am!

If you buy it right, you’ll live there (in half of the duplex) for free.Now you have 3 units, are living for free, and are able to save hard (and fast) for the next one. 

Its not hard, and I can't give you mine. so many ahead of you are willing to overpay, and like any investment, I set my price and if I don't get it, I am ok, because I didn't lose anything.