If you are wanting to learn more about how to protect yourself as the PML, check out the book Lend to Live: Earn Hassle-Free Passive Income in Real Estate with Private Money Lending available in the BiggerPockets bookstore!

Check out the guys Miliraty to Millionaire (https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/)They have great content on their website and podcast for service members growing their wealth through REI. 

I just posted info on several STR properties so check out my latest post and if interested in any of them LMK. 

This way, you both get to be on the deed, avoid the complexities and taxes of an LLC, and keep everything straightforward for your flipping project.

Check out the most recent Bigger Pockets Podcast #957 that came out yesterday.

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Check out market specific fb groups.

Check out YouTube videos or podcasts from Dave Meyers.Read "Long Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene.Don't expect to absorb everything in one sitting.

If you get a sketchy vibe from anyone, no need to divulge too much information but my guess is that sketchy people would not want to check out a networking event in a small community.