It worked out fine, though each time I got a little less than advertised interest rate (about 9% vs 10%) and I had to send a reminder email to to get my money back, but I did get it back.I ask about others' experience, because I'm still not 100% sure it's not a ponzi. 

Also, if you have construction experience, leverage that when talking to investors.

It is too nuanced and requires capital, experience & focus.  

Besides immediate friends and family who know me, how do I market or introduce myself as a new agent with no experience.  

Only experience is renting out my first home in Springfield, VA when I was in the Navy.

As the investor gains experience, they are not only able to more successfully foresee the “bumps” along the way, able to handle recessions, temporary negative cash flow, unforeseen capital expenditures without panicking, but will also recognize the opportunities necessary to turn a loss into a break even.

I’d greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you could share on this topic.Thank you again for your help! 

In efforts to get more experience with IOS, we are seeking a financial partner that potentially has experience with this asset class. 

Those with little to no experience should have even larger amounts of reserves in place before they purchase real estate. 

Secondly, you'll definitely want to confirm with a tax strategist with experience in the STR space to confirm if the setup you describe will pass as an STR with the IRS.