Way way too often Mrs. wants to stay, but realistically can't afford to stay with one income....and it is just a downhill disaster finacially the longer they stay.   

Having worked for both tech startups and large tech companies, there is a tendency for organizations to focus on one competency, usually the one that the founder has.

If your considering organizing a capital raise perhaps you should focus on large companies that advertise on the websites to be doing a capital raise with a debt offering.

I would also weigh if you plan on staying in the home you are in now for a long time or move in the next 5 years.

@Keith RichardsonIt depends on your risk tolerance and ability to stay organized.

It's easier for an investor to stay committed to the plan and avoid change orders than it is a regular homeowner.

We were surprised that Kiavi never thought to call the vendor of their software, or a database technician, to fix this.We provided the requested copy of our LLC articles of organization.

If she's 70 and still working, my guess is it is not a high paying job and she should have some pension she's also getting.As Kevin mentioned, there are a lot of charitable organizations that will help people out in this situation, especially if they are seniors. 

Brokers either get leads through a network of brokers in other disciplines or organic contacts.

For another business I run I do post daily accountability in a FB/mentorship group and that does help me stay on track.