@Upen PatelAre there general rules of thumb or any kind of specifics in order to pass the "smell test" or is it more lender specific?

I usually go through and search by name, specifically last name.

As a fellow newbie I had such a similar post not too long ago (the link to that is: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/572/topics/52...)Hope that is helpful, and you can PM any of the people who responded to that if you have specific questions.Good luck!

I know this is pretty specific, but thought I'd put it out there.I hope someone can point me in the right direction!

Proper techniques and caution needs to be applied to this specific method.  

PM me if you'd like specific info but these guidelines will keep you safe.Oh and only brick, avoid frame at all costs. 

Do you happen to know any specific lenders that actually wash the PITI for their DTI qualifications?

Jon, it was a loan directly to my company, not tied to a specific asset.

Some courses that are specific may be beneficial down the road if you want to learn more about a specific area of the business, such as scaling, or marketing, etc. 

As 'Real Estate' is widely expansive, I am specifically looking to take my first step and learn the fundamentals and basics.About Me:I'm originally from Courtice, Canada.