@Scott TrenchJust my 2 cents but I am Not sure either one of these has enough juice to stand on their own - notes would be most similar to private lending if they were to be broken up.

They will supposedly first pay you back your initial earnest money with interest within four weeks of signing their NEW RELEASE AGREEMENTS as a show of good faith if you get in touch with their attorney (send me a private message so I can send you instructions to get in contact with their attorney), and then the remaining outstanding deposit with interest within two months after that. 

I came across a random podcast talking about FL's market crashing due to inflated cost with too low of a demand, along with refusal to cover storm/hurricane from insurance agency ( I admit I haven't researched the truth behind this one), assuming it pushes owners/investors to go to private thirds at a massive premium.

@Mark Sinclair Still haven't found that perfect property just yet--but I have zeroed in on exactly what I want in terms of Bed/bath, which community, private pool, etc.

My question to you... when does it make sense to become a private lender?

I recommend private landlords use TransUnion Smart Move.

In some states, a real estate license is required to originate private money business purpose loans.

Also do you have a private lender like family who can bail you out in worst scenario?

I've sent you a private message.

So I got a private message from @Peter Walther to the effect that he was not allowed to comment on this thread.Do you really need to be a Pro/Premium member to comment on posts?