Not a bad idea, maybe Ill invite everyone from this thread to my backyard when i get the patio build done this summer :-)  Or someone @Ryan Arth ;-) could organize an informal akron BP meetup at the Mustard Seed Highland Square, mezzenaine, indoor-outdoor options ... coffee wine beer organic vegetable juices something for everyone 

I know that's what I have done in the past and I know those in my market that enjoy that today. but its RELATIONSHIP... not computer TExt and phone.. eye ball to eye ball belly to belly. .buy your lender lunch etc.. to the extent they will give you that time.. create the relationship.

THat's what these groups are for, to get your juices flowing!

With the influx of tech coming to Downtown Seattle, there is not going to be an employment down tick for a decade unless M$ and Amazon go belly up.  

@Scott Barker  in my mind private lending is belly to belly and DOES not happen on the internet or any other social media.. too many crooks out there .

You have to advertise for investors or find them the old-fashioned way using belly-to-belly conversations and networking.  

While I was readings these replies about 5 more questions popped into my head, thinking about what  @Jordan Williamson said about making sure you get a good deal instead of looking at the lower my expenses aspect and it rang a bell, I was definitely looking at this the wrong way, This would be my first investment property and I don't want to regret it, the more I analyze this without living in it, the worse it looks, but when I see the lower my expense aspect when living in one side it appears great.

If he is in second position and the deal goes belly up for some reason, how does he get his money back or does he get his money back?

Overall, the juice might not be worth the squeeze.  

The main thing is I got juiced into this deal.Thanks for you interest.