Private money and personal funds.

He owes them some money for work that they did and they filed a mechanic's lien on his property 3 weeks after he received the bill which was also one business day before he was scheduled to sell/close on the property.

If I don't want the stress of RE I'm just going to buy index funds/stocks/bonds - much easier to liquidate than getting back my money in a syndication that's not doing well.  

Goodin Development has no filings with the SEC authorizing it to raise money, has not pulled any permits and is not mentioned in any of the numerous news articles discussing the development and the companies involved.If you are thinking of sending Justin Goodin or Goodin Development any money - THINK TWICE!!

Don't attempt to figure things out on your own or act as a GC or PM when you are using other people's money. 

First of all, do not take any money out of the business, because you will need it.

We were wondering if it would be best for him to get the degree or to drop out and focus on making money and getting experience in real estate instead (or try and do both)? 

Most of the properties we acquire are with little to no money down (even $0 down!)

I also don’t have a problem spending the money to fight for this.

Hard money then refi residential 30 yr How did you add value to the deal?