Why would GF spend 5 years losing millions of dollars/year to prove a concept (RECF to non-accredited investors) when ultimately that segment would make up less than 3% of the company's entire funder base in order to IPO? 

In terms of the price/returns they should be the same, just that one investor is investing in a state that does not have a state income tax and then lives in that same state so does not need to pay a state income tax on the rental income while the CA one lives in a state that does have a state income tax :)I don't think that ultimately would drive a decision, but it is something to think about.

Ultimately, the property is currently on the market and turned out much better than we could ever imagine.

So I would like to have real estate investments to help fund his retirement, and ultimately mine (I'm in my 30s).

We ultimately plan to rent out both the primary residence and the back unit and I believe we can get at least $1000/moth positive cash flow, maybe more. 

Ultimately, I was approved for the loan but the bank does not have any room left in their portfolio for single family homes (only multi-unit).

It has been explained to me that this ultimately is an insurance issue that provides a clear path for settlement for the person harmed. 

My ultimate goal is to retire on the money I’ve grown through my Real Estate investments. 

Ultimately, I need someone who invests in the Bay Area.

Connecting with others is ultimately the right way to pursue this!