Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”

My business partner and I found this deal through a wholesaler who flagged it as a solid investment opportunity in Arlington.

@Robert NelsonI Did a condo as one of my first investmentsPros - 1. little maintenance to responsible for.2.

I currently have 3 rental properties and now want to move on into fix and flip...Joseph, it's great that you're looking to expand into fix and flips, and having three rental properties already gives you a solid foundation.

Lastly, don’t rush—focus on properties in good locations and with solid potential for both income and appreciation.

In response to your original question, closing agents should handle private loans just like a bank loan. 

As fund manager you owe your investors a fiduciary responsibility which I can foresee as a basis for lawsuits should the fund not perform as anticipated.  

Be sure you consult your agreements with them as well to determine if there is some other action you are responsible for.You may also want to contact your insurance to find out if and when they may step in and do something.

You can get solid cash-flowing single families in the 90-120k price range and duplexes in the 130-180k price range.

Really about growing a strong portfolio of solid deals.Now that being said, if you are a high income earner, well qualified, and can't find reasonably good deals: (i) you can connect with a well connected real estate agent for off-market deals; (ii) you might do a very narrow cost-effective cold call or letter writing.