How do you approach educating people on the realities of the business? 

@Franklin PerezGetting your real estate license can be a smart move if you want MLS access, networking opportunities, and savings on commissions, but it comes with costs and disclosure requirements.

On the bright side I think many of the scammers that sell you on owning 1000 units are being wiped away and maybe that kind of an opportunity will come back. 

Are you focusing more on private lending or traditional financing these days?

Your right on both points Samuel.  

At the end of the day; you need more money to do something like this.MAX LTV on new builds is 80% LTC, Meaning if the build is $550,000 and Land is XAdd ($550,000 + x ) * .8 = LOAN AMOUNTYou would need to come in with MINIMUM 20% of the cost in addition to closing costs and reserves, $80,000 is not going to cut it for this project.

Since I focus on cash flow, I already have the benefits afforded to real estate.

Been late on rent.

@Jennifer Gill, unfortunately, the DNC law looks great on paper.

On the other hand, the croissant are cheaper, local and work pretty darn well.