I have looked into multiple "Angel Investor" sites (invstr.com, pitchbook, askforfunding) as our company is growing and we need to secure funding before we turn loans away.

I used a conventional loan to secure the property.

These systems are now under tighter scrutiny as privacy laws globally begin to expand.Here’s how regulatory changes are directly impacting the real estate industry:Tenant and Buyer Data Collection:Real estate firms collect sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, financial records, credit history, and background information.

I’m looking for some guidance on my next steps toward achieving financial freedom through real estate.My long-term goal is to acquire enough rental properties to secure my financial future.

These loans are typically secured by real estate assets and can be repaid once your cash flow improves.Mezzanine Financing: This combines debt and equity financing, allowing you to borrow the needed funds with the option for the lender to convert debt into equity if not repaid on time.

@Pat Aboukhaled wife & I have thought this would be a great use of failing malls for affordable housing.Unfortunately, as @Greg Scott points out, many people take the path of least resistance, which can ruin the idea.So, you'd want security cameras and maybe even security guards to hold residents accountable. 

Same thing with what I am building in Charleston SC another red hot market with extremely limited inventory and no SFR goes for rental purposes.. those with funds to buy are still buying . when i built in florida starter homes that was and is a disaster.. granted I did not lose money but it was No way worth the effort time and risk.. so its market dependent. 

@Grant NashI don't think you're missing anything, it's very tough to make a BRRRR work right now.  

From there we decided on Melbourne because of job security with the space coast.

is this loan secured by your primary residence as a HELOC  or are you borrowing against your stock/bond portfolio ?