I can only imagine what a great thing that's been for you and your family and can imagine your efforts must have really been instrumental in improving the community. 

Whereas residential, factors like: large campuses (universities; work campuses - Toyota, Hospitals, Texas Instruments, Alliance Center; and military bases), and outward growth of a city will weigh more heavily.

What instrument(s) do you play? 

He was instrumental as well in getting it done, he was invaluable!

When you find a private lender willing to invest with you, you'll generally have your closing agent draft two documents:A note, detailing the terms of the loan, including amount, interest rate, duration, etc.A security instrument (AKA "security deed," "mortgage," etc.) that pledges the real estate being purchased as collateral on the loan for the benefit of the lender.However, since you mentioned "legit," you should know that your current profile isn't doing you any favors.

So if you as Party C are paying money to Party A, then you are only buying the security instruments from Party A, not the ownership of the property since that is held by Party B.

I have been a member of a local land lording group in Berwyn since I got started, and the connections, contractors and advice from that group have been instrumental for me as I built my portfolio. 

Leverage is an investment strategy of using borrowed money—specifically, the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital—to increase the potential return of an investment. 

@Chase Thompson I see what you are saying and agree that we all need to be careful sitting funds on the sidelines or in low yield accounts/instruments BUT.......

Certain counties have free online access and are searchable by instrument.