Participating on a lower level helps one build both reputational capital and money capital!

Through automation and streamlined service through technology we have been able to drastically reduce the cost of participating in the hotel industry and created a model that allows us to target niche markets.

Just trying to mitigate risk and increase chances of profit in the future and while stumbling across real estate I realized it’s something that greatly interest me and I enjoy studying, researching and participating in it.

Please see additional considerations below.If you are eligible to set up a self-employed Solo 401k (or have a 401k plan through an employer which accepts rollover contributions and allows for 401k participant loans), another alternative which would avoid taxes and penalties would be to transfer your funds to such a 401k plan and then take a 401k participant loan.  

@Sean HarrisonIf you're self-employed, you might be eligible for a Solo 401k, which offers many benefits over a self-directed IRA: Compared to an IRA, Solo 401k contribution limits are roughly ten times higher.There is no custodial requirement for the 401k.You don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook control.There is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not both.A spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k plan.The Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverage.The penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)I'd recommend you reach out to a few providers who regularly post here on BP to get a better understanding of your options.

I highly suggest participating in the webinars and using the calculators on every deal. 

Thank you to everyone who participates!

Additionally, we'll need some flexibility in case not everyone wants to participate in every deal.  

They have more to gain because they can use the help, they might not be too busy to teach or let you participate in the GP duties, and hungry enough to give up significant equity if you source a deal.  

I have attended several seminars, read a few books and I also participate in "meet up" events.