You might also run into issues on whether not you can take money from a non accredited investor.

I currently invest solely, but have thought about utilizing accredited investors in the next 5 years.

I work for one of the first real estate crowdfunding platforms targeting non-accredited investors as well as accredited investors.

Over 1000 accredited investors are members and many share their experiences with sponsors nationwide.

But I am not an expert.My question is: Why would these online, value-add investing platforms need or want to reach out to "mom and pop" investors, accredited or not, to raise capital? 

Alternatively, if you and your husband are accredited (earn a combined $300k or more/year or have $1M in net worth outside of your residence)  you may want to look into investing with a syndication group to learn while having a professional be responsible for investment management.Best,Yousif

They are BBB A+ accredited and licensed / bonded in all states that require commercial collections licenses. 

Sounds like she may not be an accredited investor.8 to 12% return is tough.

He offered a pretty sweat deal actually without much of my direct involvement along with providing an accredited business degree and state RE education approval.Problem is I found this marketing issue, and most all here know I can't be had doing such things.

The origin of the 2% rules comes from mobile home investing btw and is not found in any textbook nor taught at any accredited institution.