U invest in the fund and there is no debt ahead of you you own the debt free and clear the only risk is they buy the wrong debt and the underlying collateral does not support the investment.. which is why you go with folks that have a lot of experience in the space and now how to value the collateral.

There are a lot of websites that offer the course online, or if you have a college near you, they also typically offer a class that satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.

These types of properties require experienced management to navigate the challenges effectively.

I think it would require a major asset heavy backer to provide the confidence the investing public needs to scale to profitability.  

So for me the decision was pretty straightforward, but it still required a lot of thought.It’s not easy out there these days folks, best of luck!

Reg D 506 c requires that the sponsor verify accreditation status.  

Real estate is NOT a passive investment and requires lots of analysis and education.

However, if using our property as a STR via Airbnb or another platform, would we be required to go the option of a Mexican Corporation instead in order to get an RFC? 

Start by getting pre-approved for a loan, ensuring your credit score, debt-to-income ratio, and finances meet lender requirements.

2 are not cashflowing with the required expenses for vacancy at 10%, repairs at 10% and capital expenditures at 5%.