The acquisition usually requires cash, Hard Money or Private Money for the purchase and Rehab. 

I am in search of anyone who has structured private financing contracts. 

if the answer is “yes” what resources are available to an individual to make sure I stay compliant.I know the big one is being 62... does this apply if the lender is a private party and not an institution.Thanks for the help!

I’m using the experience more for estimation, project management, and networking purposes and plan on spending most of my time deal making.

(If it's a small claim, like $10,000, the PA probably won't spend too much time putting together a thorough scope of work.)- Ask the owner if they have a PA.

Right now isn't the best time, as many property managers are going bonkers right now with rental turnover, but if you catch them at the right time, they are typically, more than willing to spend 5 minutes of their time to offer help. 

You can spend an awful lot of money on rei  education and still miss this important step Knowing your market. - Knowing theoretically how to evaluate a deal does no good in you don't know YOUR market well enough to apply it. 

Would it be worth trying to spend money to get it permitted, or would it be too risky?

Within the next few years I want to use private lenders, local banks, and money I save from commissions (currently a licensed agent) to buy B to C class apartment buildings.

So while our work is different, we are on the same page about finances and spending.