try one of those online sources like prosper etc. 

What I have researched several months through online forum in Japan is telling me the same thing.

I've also held of holding properties in individual LLCs that are owned by one S corporation, which allows for a 60 / 40 split between ordinary income (regular tax) and dividends (capital gains tax rate).With the goal of minimizing taxation and liability protection, what would be the recommendation from more experienced people here?

I believe and hope this will help everyone that's starting out, especially if some more experienced people pitch in and correct any assumptions I made that appear inaccurate.I'm including the complete breakdown below, but for those scanning through it goes like this.

Also just look online and steal some ideas...I used to Google Luxury Kitchens and then figure out how to do the same for less $$.You'll be fine with your experience.

This is where the true opportunities are.Detroit, starting with Downtown is experiencing a massive redevelopment, at this point its no longer a secret. 

It was supposed to be dealt with in December, but I can't find anything online to it being completed?! 

Since you’re interested in learning more about commercial real estate (CRE), consider a mix of reading books, enrolling in online courses focused on real estate investing. 

In a rapidly-rising interest rate environment (such as we've recently experienced) that tradeoff may or may not pay off.Unfortunately, in CRE finance there is no perfect financing vehicle and you can't eliminate risk--you must choose which risk you want.

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