I get the concept of analysis paralysis - but maybe it is 'analysis-not-making-sense-icus"... to invent a new term.I think beginners need to realize that the real estate market is cyclic.  3-5 years ago both properties and money were cheap.  

I’ve got some tools for finding off-market deals and analyzing them, but I feel like I could use some more guidance to make sure I’m on the right track.Additionally, I'm also looking for a coaching program that offers one-on-one support for someone in my position.

My mom is in direct communication with the Managing Partner who promises every week that he’s going to send her money, but hasn’t paid a dime. 

We plan to utilize hard money but I am interested in opinions for other options.

I've also put in my earnest money. 

You can't ask them ahead of time, because it would be the same thing as asking them if they have a disability.I suggest reading up on the emotional support dog laws. 

I am not a big fan of this unless you can earn good money on the cash you pull out; and it makes things a bit illiquid.Conversely... paying off a real estate loan feels good, but at the same time getting cash out of a house that is paid for is not necessarily hard but can be a pain.At times I suggest that people run parallel for a bit... have your cash sitting somewhere earning 5-6% and have your loan charging you 5-6% (or less or more, I know, but...).

While borrowers expect transparency and efficiency, lenders strive to provide upfront explanations and support to ensure borrower success and foster lasting relationships.In the lending world, there's a common understanding that achieving all three qualities—fast, easy, and cheap—simultaneously can be challenging.

Chances are, the living arrangements and property use is not as it was supposed to be.If the money is good, set a lease with extra provisions for the dope house cleanup when the tenant leaves.You can't charge for the plants, but you can charge for uncommon use of the property.

I would chat with a conventional lender to verify, as I mainly just do DSCR/hard money.