because that makes you a related party to the LLC.You're at the deep end of the pool. 

If you're just looking for general guidance around a successful STR journey, I have some friends with deep insights into everything from REI tax strategy to marketing and creative financing.

Feel free to reach out if you want to deep dive further.

This is all on top of being good at buying and selling real estate.Hope that helps.PS: If you do not have extensive experience in real estate, I would not advise anyone to go into starting a syndication or fund today unless you have friends with deep pockets.Why?

Wes,As the property owner, you are the deep pockets.  

My focus has been a deep dive into learning about different real estate investment strategies as part of diversifying my investments.

I agree with the other responses- lending isn't a great place to start- it's complicated, risky and requires deep market knowledge to not be taken advantage of. 

First they do not have deep enough pockets to supplement their tenants rent (or don't want to) and second they are living off of the income. 

Lima one is local to you NC based but strong in the Deep south..

I'm trying to determine whether or not to dive deep into new construction in the place.