Goal: 83,333.33 per monthNeed: 10,000 per month to be freeCurrent: Paper assets, plenty of silver, some auto-cards to flip, condo free and clear.Action: Hunting for a multi now to meet the 90 day challenge.

@Stetson Miller I forgot to mention the "silver tsunami" of baby boomers flooding to retirement who have plans were expecting traditional fixed income products to yield enough income to pay their expenses throughout retirement.

Welcome to BP Michael Rious Be sure to check out the Free Beginners GuideSince you mentioned a mentor you may want to check out this postHow to Find a MentorI grew up in Silver SpringGood luck - Ned

I'm an Eagle Scout, and the Henry David Thoreau in me just wants to live in the forest and chop wood all day.

I'm an Eagle Scout, and the Henry David Thoreau in me just wants to live in the forest and chop wood all day.

Caleb,My opinion is that some people have the ability to easily start a conversation with someone over the phone and have a (silver tongue) tact to but them at ease to allow for an open discussion.Others (myself) have the ability through body language, documentation, and resources (buyers) to illustrate to someone how I can help them and put them at ease for an open discussion.So you should know if you are best negotiating over the phone or by meeting in person with someone who needs you help and sell your plan to solve their problem through a painful time.

I don't think there is a silver bullet to find 100% of the money for a 50/50 split. 

At least for those who aren't forensic accountants.IMO there isn't one silver bullet red flag that is the end-all-be-all of "here's what to look for to catch a scam."

Looks black, turns silver. 

It used to be that nobody wanted to live in Eagle Mountain or Saratoga Springs because it was just too far out.