(My profile photo is actually me on a boat going across the Adriatic Sea from Brindisi, Italy to Greece) The north and south seem to be different in their views of business, as the south are more relaxed and the north, so I've been told, are more capitalistic.

I was able to get a private loan which I used to purchase the house then I used my own money to rehab the house.

I am a twenty year plus licenses GC who has built over 100,000,000. in commercial and residential construction in the NY, NJ, PA, CT and CA marketplaces. I have flipped new homes and townhomes but phased out raising a...

I bought this property with a private interest free loan from a friend. the person i bought it from need cash fast so i offered them a low cash offer and they accepted.I had enough money saved up to rehab the house with my savings.

Or should I get a private mailbox in Oregon and use that?

Anyone that has sold items privately would have countered any offer. 

I have a private investor who will lend his own capital for ADU financing.

NMLS does not regulate private lenders.

to simplify, here's what i would do: don't borrow private money, or partner, until you have a track record. 

I’ve realized I need more passive options, and have moved to a syndication and private lending.