Most people have the app nowadays and it's extremely convenient to transfer the funds into your bank account.

If you can easily get the funds to invest in real estate I would not recommend rental houses because I think they are too risky. 

Under ORC Section 5721.38, the property owner has the right to enter into a "Redemption Payment Plan" beginning on the date the tax certificate is sold under ORC Section 5721.33 and ending on the date the decree is rendered through foreclosure proceedings (ORC Section 5721.37 (F)).The property owner may redeem the tax lien certificate anytime prior to confirmation of the Foreclosure Sale in terms of “cash equivalent funds” plus payment of additional charges and costs if applicable.To avoid the sale of a tax lien certificate on your property, you must pay your taxes in full or enter into a payment plan with the Cuyahoga County Treasury .

(I have about 3k liquid cash, and a 10k Roth IRA, no debts, monthly expense to income ratio of ~.31)I can either go the slow route, get a W2 job, get some decent W2 income, save as much as possible and continue learning for the next year before 'starting' or, I can seek private lenders to accelerate this plan.  

John Sims Consulting was created by John Sims as a result of his other company Black Oncy lending ripping off so many people- taking upfront fees to fund someone else's ligestyle

@David Jarvi do you have investors who are putting up the capital needed, or funding some other way? 

However, if you don't have "earned income" (as opposed to capital gains) then you cannot contribute to a Traditional IRA or HSA and deduct it from your taxable income.

Hello,1) how can a hard money lender commit to a rehab amount they will fund prior to closing?

If it's super low like 4-5%, go plant it in a good mutual fund and get the same return without the hassle of being a landlord.

The funds inside the LLC will then be growing tax-free forever.