THAT's the beautiful side of this business far to few ever see. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

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Hi everyone!AIM: I am looking to start a syndicate. NEED HELP: I am looking for assistance in lawyers and other experienced syndicate mangers to seek advice and some guidance. Purpose of the fund: To purchase old land...

(Like I think Craigslist is still one of the best websites on the internet, but for some people it's a total turn-off because it still looks like 1995).Capterra.com is a great site for research in this category (and business software in general). 

You dont need to be a citizen of this country to own a business .

If you have your own business/self-employed you might qualify for a Solo 401(k) or multi-participant 401k whereby you can self-direct into real estate with those funds. 

Had an issue with trying to self-permit a build a few years back that was an HPR but had an "A" and "B" designation.

If I put myself in the shoes of the outside partner/investor friend, I would be very concerned because: 1) unclear and/or potentially conflicting business plan, 2) even with clarity in the BRRRR business plan, unclear in the viability of pulling it off with these market conditions, 3) the chances of dispute seems very high, especially if you're going to live in. 4 years ago, I went through a  similar thought process when purchasing an investing property with mainly my family money, while considering an outside investor to rehab for higher STR ROI... 

Assuming you could take out a couple 100k you would have the buying power to start a cash recycling business (brrring or flipping).