Came across this thread while searching this question myself.I didn't actually, got side tracked and haven't been able to enter the market with the way it is at the moment. 

You may make your money solving other people's problems however, I suggest you work on deal flow and not get sidetracked trying to solve a problem that ain't yours to solve.

I soon became side-tracked and opened a martial arts school with some acquaintances.

Although I originally was planning on buying an out of state rental property, I find myself momentarily sidetracked looking for a starter 2bd/2ba townhome / condo in the Irvine area for me and my family.

Not to get sidetracked on the OP's request, but with a CFD you are essentially the owner of the property and have more inherent liability than as just a lender with a mortgage/DOT.

Jim, it seems that your introduction got side tracked by a spammer.

I've been meaning to attend but I usually get side tracked.

As it was my first big project like this, I got sidetracked a lot during the project, getting derailed from primary goals with little details like rerunning electrical.

LOLSo before I get punished by the forum police for getting sidetracked, can you give me a practical example of how I would use TIC with a partner..aka birddog.  

I'm going to start working on this tomorrow I'm excited I was actually think about this a few days ago but got side tracked by my other projects but that is confirmation that I had a good idea brewing.