Basically, I get very overwhelmed by the bookkeeping side of things.

Your budget can not dictate the safety of the project and your relationship with the town and permitting.

I know in California it is legal and the state acknowledges it however it does restrict the finder to basically introducing the parties and they can not participate in negotiations, etc.

Many investors in similar positions begin by building a network and learning the basics, such as understanding financing options, which can often be more flexible and approachable than people expect, especially for those just starting out.One suggestion is to set clear financial and personal goals so that you know what you’re working toward with each investment.

Quote from @Joe Yobaccio: @Chris Seveney I am trying a simpler version of a loan partial, but want to keep my name on the note and Colllaterlize it for safety of a lender and would like some feedback on the terms. 

[I’m assuming I would be dealing with basics (communication, marketing etc.) as well as maintenance and cleaning.]Thanks again! 

Friend of a friend with a portfolio of 30+ homes was contacted by them to basically sell his portfolio to them in exchange for shares. that would be a HUGE non starter for me..

It would be a Wordpress site due to the easy to use nature and all the great plug-in's and widgets available.Regarding SEO, there are some basic products that help but SEO has gotten so complex over the years, you really need to hire a SEO company to set it all up a make it worthwhile.The cost could be exorbitant so it might not be worth the effort.

Tax writeoffs are a big motivator for sure but not my sole reason for being in real estate.It sounds like investing in a condo in a place like Branson may be one of the only viable options for me, basically I'm looking to diversify to have more than just LTR's at this moment.

Sorry bud, but your reading comprehension doesn’t match my post and basic geography.