How did you learn to build that level of trust so early in your career?

In addition, committing ~ $200K requires some level of sophistication on the part of the investor and you are more likely to find someone to agree to your terms in smaller transaction sizes, but even that will be difficult. 

Make sure you are sold on the particular project to get a level of comfort.Past projects might have been A to B areas where upside was greater and risk was lower.

And look, I don't doubt the anomaly potential, the Malibu homes etc. but point is when we get to certain price levels the price moves outside "median" purchase viability. 

Just make sure they are familiar with your state tax laws if you have state-level taxation.5.

An NFL player at 250 lbs is going to be a different fitness level than couch potato that weighs 250 lbs.

You will have the opportunity to meet like minded individuals with all different levels of investing. 

IMO real estate investing is rather tactile, what level of engagement would it be?

Note that water penetration is not limited to flooding from rising water levels on the ground in a weather event.

Will you please break that down for clarity at a newby level?