Most of the crowdfunding platform operate like Craigslist ads and simply connect investors to third party sponsors.

I own and operate around 300 doors. https://docs.google.com/document/d/13SEAyhH7We1kjI8DlDVfxERP...

Requiring a real estate broker/salesman's license to operate as a wholesaler and, or 2.

Utility bills and maintenance records will give insight into operational costs.

I'm actually surprised you managed to get a 9% ROI but I guess that's thanks to you being a good operator and getting 95% occupancy as a result.

His story was, he failed in business 2 times and figured it out on the 3rd go around. 3billion later i got to take a picture with him.Since then I havent went to another training, course or weekend event. only working to unpack the information that I picked up to be useful so definitely no argument there. 

We have operated STRs since 1999 and they had been around long before then (STEs have existed for many decades).  

Might be something to look into.Lastly, you are also very smart to know that keeping your job is part of the train to time freedom.

In the spirit of order of operations, might be helpful to break down in this fashion: 1) With your 401(k), do you have pre-tax money and post-tax Roth funds?

I have an operate account for my cabin that I pay for as a backup.