Understand the basics of private lendingResearch real estate marketsDetermine your investment strategy and criteria for loans, including:- Amounts- Interest rates- Repayment termsCreate legal documents with a lawyerNetwork with real estate professionalsPerform due diligence on potential borrowers and their projectsBegin with smaller loans to gain experienceMonitor your investments closelyConsider joining a private lending group for additional resourcesStay informed about real estate trends, lending practices, and legal regulations

They can definitely tell you what you need to know legally and licensing wise in NJ/NY as there are some restrictions in certain states and I think NJ is one of them. 

This doesn’t mean you’re rushing into legal action—it’s just about setting clear expectations and boundaries.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Could any of you please advise us (not legal I understand) if setting up an LLC or these homes in a trust, etc would be beneficial?

Some approaches felt legally and ethically questionable, particularly for someone trying to transition quickly out of a 9-to-5 role.

You definitely want to buy in the right area, both legally and financially speaking. 

Naturally, she wants to be in a more comfortable environment to welcome our son into the world.However, there’s a legal hurdle.

If you are new, you want the teaching type.You can hire individual specialists in asset protection, legal documents, estate planning, and so on, but my belief is that it's better to get that in a training program focused on real estate investing by investors. 

.: A prenuptial agreement, or prenup, is a legal contract between two people who are about to get married.