Verify with your specific lender.....they Do need to see where it comes, if it hasn’t been in that account for 2 complete bank statement cycles. 

As a new investor who may be able to raise private funds, how would one go about providing proof of funds if asked?

But I will not put too much into RE at this cycle of the economic cycle.

Now, if you do have proof that the realtor promised you something like this you could technically take them to court for it and possibly get some damage back....but the odds aren't on your side for that either. 

My units attract young professionals so I am not worried about 1-year jobs as much as I am proof of income.

I have found the cycles of the market fascinating, as well as the ways investments can be protected even during recessions.

One of the few issues i'm trying to figure out is, can I use a hard money to finance the whole process (purchase and rehab) and what are things that hard money lenders require before lending you money (credit scores, proof of income, history investing, down payment etc) or do they just use the house as a collateral ? 

I'm with --> @Beka Shea.Break your list down into 3 mailings (1 per week) and then just keep cycling through so you are CONSISTENTLY hitting them.

@Ryan Passamonti you'll get better bang for your buck (lower price per unit) if you buy a 3-family, but the tenants you'll deal with will be a little tougher, and it may take longer to sell (depending on where you are in the market cycle when you sell).You pay more per unit for a 2-family because you're competing not just with other investors, but homeowners as well, who often want the extra unit for other family members.

Enjoy brand new and water proof oak gray laminate flooring through out, newer HVAC, windows & shingle roof.