I was looking into Specialty Lending Group, out of Greenbelt, MD. They are a hard money lender, investing in projects in Washington DC. Jeff Levin is the principal.I was thinking of investing with them, as they solici...

@Jessyca JonesI would recommend Bigger Pockets Ultimate Beginners Guide, The podcast on here, and Grant Cardone Real Estate book.There are so many faucets of real estate to get involved in but the main thing is to find one strategy that fits your long term objective and stick to it.

In your opinion, would this be to my benefit or detriment if my main objective was to become an investor/ landlord?

It's the same principles as wholesaling AND you will have an experienced R/E Broker to guide you until you get comfortable in your Real Estate Investment Career.

@Nick ElgI don't trust humans to be objective about markets.

Overcoming objections. 

If you are buying a turn key property, I wouldn't expect to have positive cash flow while occupying - subsidized rent, principle pay down, management / RE experience and tax benefits still make a purchase worth while.When I analyzed my property that I house hacked, I made sure that if I walked away from the property the next day, rent out each unit, the house will cash flow positive.

Being new to the actual process having the support of the group was very valuable to meeting my objectives. 

Example Principle, interest, escrow, etc...

The setbacks for a principle building are different then  an accessory building.