I use 5% too and ask for a copy of bylaws, who the management is, make sure the board exists and is current, check reserves and future expenditures.

An investor only needs to understand the market dynamics in this area and exploit the existing potential.

The existing pattern will continue3.

Louis anyway.Yes, it does not seem to exist...maybe just in the mind of some writer.People complain about Fake News---Maybe this is just that.Some SJW's attempt to get people to file lawsuits against Owners in hopes of a thousand dollar payoff--by writing a Fake story.I wonder who that lady really is in the pic.

I also recognize that there are only so many angles to talk about with real estate investing after hundreds of episodes, but it feels like we've gotten to the point where it's all about existing (Big Pockets) wealth and how to scale that even more.

They probably do exist, but the ones I've encountered have clients who do a lot of things such as regular employees, small business owners, investors in a variety of things such as other small businesses (private equity), real estate, stocks, crypto, commodities, etc.Basically you just want to find someone who has enough clients doing real estate that they do understand the complexities involved and the implications of taking various positions (such as real estate professional status).

I don't think any legit ones have existed in a long time, unless you have a lot of cash...mostly the way you find houses now is relationships and hard work. 

⭕those $50,000 properties that could be rented right away with no repairs needed (no longer exist in this market lol)   I would like this chat to be experienced investors only. 

The real key is deciding whether or not you want to own the existing asset long term. 

I'll give you a few good ideas on what to ask, but the best thing you can do to ensure you're dealing with a credible lender that is committed to your success is to talk to other investors who have already worked with that lender.