Thank you for the insight!

However, if you have 2-4 unit rental properties, you may not gain much benefit from listing on these sites, as they primarily focus on commercial properties.

The $450K will be returned to me as payback of my loan to the intermediary, without trigger any capital gain taxes, right?

It's better than it used to be but they don't make it easy.Thanks for the insight! 

My educational background is in science, but my personal background is rooted in the Midwest where I grew up on a farm and gained a skillset in everything mechanical. 

Thank you in advance for any insight and advice in talking through the equity and distribution stakes.

Understand the basics of private lendingResearch real estate marketsDetermine your investment strategy and criteria for loans, including:- Amounts- Interest rates- Repayment termsCreate legal documents with a lawyerNetwork with real estate professionalsPerform due diligence on potential borrowers and their projectsBegin with smaller loans to gain experienceMonitor your investments closelyConsider joining a private lending group for additional resourcesStay informed about real estate trends, lending practices, and legal regulations

Bottom line, the phrase IMPLIES that there was more value to be gained that wasn't realized.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: Quote from @Issa Joseph: I DIDNT GET IT LOL for now my business plan doesn't support this purchase but an extra 10k per unit per year profit is significant growth in revenue But ask yourself - how much of this $10k increase (remember alleged) could you gain yourself by doing research and asking questions on this forum.......? 

You will gain the rewards down the road.3) You 'should' claim rental uncome from any source.