(I'm an early-riser in Chicagoland, so that's generally my preferred hour for meetings). 

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

In an industry where trust and reputation are paramount, RAD’s predatory and misleading policies are shocking.Additionally, I will be explaining to the FTC that RAD’s practices meet the definition of “Deceptive Practices” as per the Commission’s Policy Statement on Deception, which prohibits material representations or omissions likely to mislead consumers.On multiple occasions, I was told there would be no issues in accessing my funds.

This means that the property doesn't qualify for the extension, probably because it doesn't meet the covenants such as DSCR or debt yield, so the lender is making an exception and is willing to grant the extension in exchange for the $4 million.

We meet definition for qualified investor.• DSTs: Seems as though returns are rather low, low transparency on opportunities (?)

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But if they don’t even bother to fill out the forms to apply, or get a basic job to make ends meet, or borrow money from family or friends/ somebody else besides you, then they can’t stay.

Nevertheless, Jeff told me he thought I had a shot with this bank, and that I should go down and meet with the president.

I would suggest you get over to some investing meet ups in the area.

Nice to e-meet you all.