We just create another vehicle for investors.Also the structure of a REIT and the type of fund I'm describing are quite different where we would take on LPs and split profits not just pay dividends.It seems like my best take away would be to get some experience, or find a person with experience to team with.

As long as the entity is structured in the USA, it should be an issue if the sponsors or LPs live abroad. 

Thank you for stimulating that thinking!

RE Investment awakens a sleeping giant, kills the dormant ignorance, and stimulates a passion for lifelong learning.

The issue has more to do with getting the right message in front if the right person at the right time and stimulating them to take a certain action like call you.

If we are to be heard, understood, and eventually embraced (or more likely, at least disliked less) it will start with our ability to publicize the redevelopment of communities, the increase in property values, and the stimulation of the overall economy that investors and investors alone are able to provide.The thing is...

I have considered some creative financing options and other non-traditional routes, but still feel as if I am too unfamiliar and how some creative strategies seem to be more risky.It's like I am spending my day to day grinding through a job that I find no fulfillment or mental stimulation in, just so I can slowly make baby steps towards saving up for that next property.If anyone is in the same shoes or has any insight or advice, I would appreciate it! 

Sitting in cash is not all that bad with the coming Demographic Cliff and over-stimulated economy.  

If LPs own 80% of the building according the subscription agreement, they get 80% of the depreciation assuming nothing says different in the operating agreement.

You can also try Blacknight (FKA LPS) or one of the other data compilers.