To insurance salesman the answer is always life insurance; to stockbrokers the answer is always investing in the stock market; to a hammer the answer is always a nail. 

You are really hitting the nail on the head.

@Greg Dickerson hit the nail on the head with respect to the fund of funds.To add to this, what I suggest is that you approach this issue from the soft side, which means building and maintaining strong relationships with your investors because, at the end of the day, they are your investors.

Just saw this....although that may not be illegal in some states it is certainly un-ethical IMHO Yeah...but on a positive note cslb sting just nailed 13 trunk slammers in El Dorado county:)

I think Chris nailed it perfectly - you have to take your DD to another level and also be in a position, both financially and contractually, to take control of the situation if the borrower defaults.

Zillow is aweful for nailing a good ARV.

Quote from @Todd Anderson:Hi Todd, thanks for your reply--you nailed it! 

Quote from @Travis Biziorek: Visit them.If you don't feel safe, it's D Class.If it feels a bit sketchy but you don't feel in real danger, it's C Class.If it feels like a place you could see yourself living, it's B Class.If it feels like a place you could see yourself feeling the need to keep up with the Jones' it's A Class.Hahaha @Travis Biziorek nailed it, and I agree.

I think you pretty much nailed it.

@Bradley Buxton nailed it - the one percent rule is just quick napkin math (great term by the way).