I have heard alot of success stories where Bigger Pockets  was one of their main resources in achieving those Goals. 

The main monthly meeting is this Tuesday (Nov 12).

This is actually one of the main reasons many agents and investors may not like them generally speaking (they are often not serious professionals with a proven track record of success, the vast majority are struggling to find their first deal and are time-wasters to interact with).   

Now private lenders are my main purchase method, along with seller financing and BRRRR.

Only 1 was found through the MLS, but more recently that has become my main option.

I think the main issue is believing that unsecured prom notes are Guaranteed. unless I saw the note and the note stated that ( which I highly doubt) the return of funds and payment of interest solely rests on the full faith and credit of what was invested in and the sponsor..

I just bought a Lake House in Maine this past summer.

Hey David, I think the main issues you will encounter is the minimum loan amount and minimum as is value.

You can obtain up to 90% LCTV for your main primary house that you are living or 80-85% for your investment properties.

Quote from @Kevin Sobilo: Quote from @Jason Bohling: @Sean Gallagher I look at CoC/Return on Investment but main focus is on Internal Rate of Return (IRR).