Quote from @Joe S.: Well, what do you think about people that make a slightly educational post then have one of their VA’s on a different Bigger pocket account ask a question about the services that the OP provides and the OP makes a layout of the services they offer?

Any unused funds from the engagement fee are typically credited to the borrower at loan closing, reducing your total cash to close.

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.

We have offered to allow her to pay a reduced rent for the first few months as well but I am worried that may create some sort of limit on how much we can raise the rent on her in the future.

Especially as it relates to being able to rollover IRAs and old 401k money into a Solo401k.Self employment allows you to contribute large amounts to Solo401k to reduce FICA taxes.

On a percentage basis it has gotten way less volatile as it's gotten bigger, and the introduction of bitcoin futures has also significantly reduced its volatility3) No retailers don't want to take bitcoin because no one will pay a $25 confirmation fee to buy $25 worth of stuff on amazon.

Price RangeDefine your financial boundaries based on available capital and borrowing ability:For Class A & B, financing typically covers 75%-80% of the purchase price, allowing you to buy properties in the $6M-$12M range if you have $2.3M total cash.For Class C & D, due to higher risk, the price range might be reduced to $5M-$10M with the same cash.5.

Quote from @Michael Challenger: I have no qualms with hard money lending, but I need to learn more about the process and structure to these for typical deals so that I am more comfortable and in a position to reduce my personal risk and risk to investors as much as possible.

There are some benefits to having an LLC on reduced liability, but there are more expenses. 

DO NOT INVEST INTO PROPERTY EXEPECTING EVERYTHING TO GO SWELL OR EXPECTING YOUR JOURNEY TO GO THE EXACT SAME AS SOMEONE ELSES AND THEN TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY.