Like @Jesse Rivera mentioned above, I also go to a few sessions but spend most of my time in the lobby or at the bar making connections."

It seems not the best way to spend money.

If you are going to focus on listings only list ones that are priced well to sell before spending your money.

and the property had a private dwelling value appraisal much higher than the public property appraiser claims. 

But on this specific guy, I jumped on a call to explore the program and it was a high pressure sales call, it did not feel organic, not trustworthy and certainly did not feel the right fit.Why would someone spend 10k on a so niched-down space of real estate when they can get someone for the same amount to teach him/her everything?  

Is spending thousands on a sprinkler system worth it or do I have other options? 

The SEC enforces strict guidelines on raising capital, and violating them can lead to hefty fines, investor lawsuits, and even criminal charges.Let’s break down some key takeaways from SEC Rule 506(b) of Regulation D and why you MUST have a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and Subscription Agreement in place.1.

My markup is always lower than the original lender's because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl, my president doesn't have a corporate jet, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.

@Jose Morales Private money loans are going to be better than other types of loans on these types of assets.

However, I’ve witnessed cases where the investor went “all in”, spending and losing many millions.