My friendships as well.  

The truth is the way to get to know asset managers is through the old way - friendships and relationship building.

I tell the propspective clients I counsel in my office--- pay me a couple thousand now, or a couple hundred thousand later.Also remember, that the majority of the states observe the "Statute of Frauds" this means that in order for any agreement surrounding the disposition of real property to be valid and enforceable, it must be in writing and signed by all parties.....Sorry about the lecture... but I see way too many people make big problems by not spending the intial money and time to fully protect themself, their property, their family, and their friendship!!!

You just want to set expectations early so you don't ruin a friendship just for money. 

Are you willing to end your friendship over this deal?

Neighborhoods like Bloomfield, Lawrenceville, Garfield, Friendship, Shadyside, and Oakland are good places to start.

If your friend doesn't manage the first round of funds well and pay with no issues then you can simply stop the next round of funding and not take as big of a loss.Business is business regardless of the friendship and if anyone is trying to get money from you without a written business agreement and security I wouldn't call that person a friend at all but trying to take advantage.No legal advice.   

Unless he knows exactly the risks involved, and even then, the friendship may be negatively affected if and when things go wrong.

Before that, I was wandering around by myself in the desert, learning bit by bit, without a network of amazing people to lean on for advice, and ultimately do great deals with, borrow and lend funds, and most importantly, make some great friendships :)Shout Outs!

We have clients that are incredibly loyal and we’ve built great friendships with.