There really is something for everyone and I trust you will find a way that works best for you. 

In many cases, having these protections in place also strengthens your position during negotiations or legal disputes, often resulting in more favorable outcomes.To navigate these complexities effectively, I highly recommend assembling a trusted team of qualified professionals.

I hope you're able to make lots of connections and learn a great deal about real estate, both in Arkansas and nationwide.One thing I may recommend, if you haven't done so already, is to learn about Trusts and LLCs as you begin your real estate investment journey, owning or hard money lending.

Invest locally with someone you trust personally.

It's just safer to start out expecting that when you die, all heirs will not be getting along and to write your will and trust accordingly. 

Having a solid system or enough experience to trust your gut both seem to get you to the same destination, just through different paths.

It's the price of speed, flexibility, and growth.A few next steps:Run future deal numbers with financing included — even if you decide not to borrow, it keeps you sharp and prepared.Connect with a few local or regional hard money lenders — ask if they’ll lend on mobile home projects or land with utilities in place.Reinvest those profits smartly — stacking cash from a few short-term wins could get you closer to those long-term rentals and quitting the 9–5.Document your process — before/after photos, timelines, and numbers help with lender trust and future investors if you bring on private money later.You’ve already proven you can create value with sweat equity and a solid plan.

If they trusted you I would have bought it a just your primary and had them loan you money for interest or interest okay portion of profit at sale?

Mortgage as opposed to Deed of Trust.

IE - there's minimal differentiation between lenders (it's really more about who you like working with / like / trust).