It is my belief that the meetups that have names that are more social (such as have brew or social in the name) have a much larger percent of inexperienced investors than meetups that have more professional names.San Diego Creative Investors association (SDCIA), (North) San Diego Real Estate (N)SDRE, Private Lending Masters (run by a friend), etc are groups that have a good mix of experienced and beginners,but these are only samples. 

And our decisions when faced with choices, are rooted in what be believe; our values, beliefs, opinions.

Contrary to popular belief, paying cash in this country is still legal and doesn’t imply your a drug dealer or doing anything untoward.

We're looking to move out of our money pit after just a few years.It's really foolish to make a hurried decision on buying a home if you're not certain you will be there for awhile and if you don't know the town and how your needs may affect where you want your family to live.If you decide to buy, I would be shocked beyond belief if you were refused a loan.

When we do routine inspections and routine maintenance, we dress casually.We do not wear clothing with political or religious slogans, nor do our vehicles have bumper stickers.

A relationship is "substantive" if, based on a past business relationship with an offeree, the offeror can form a belief that the offeree currently has such knowledge and experience in financial and business matters that the offeree is capable of evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.So the main question becomes, do you have a substantive relationship with the individuals you are approaching and if you don't, then consulting with an SEC Attorney is advisable to determine what you have to do before you endeavor upon your solicitation

As I've explained before, business ethics are defined by the industry (wholesalers aren't an industry) it's not your personal opinion or your religious views or when guilt begins to work on you if it ever does. 

Their belief is that you can use FHA again for your primary home if your job transfers you away from your first home type of thing.

A religious order is downsizing, turning their convent into commercial rentals.

Frankly, when someone says they are trying to help someone (unless they are related or really old and great friends) it sets off an alarm that says look deeper, when someone invokes a religious motivation I hide my wallet.