Restart RealStarter with a new business model to fix the accredited lead generation problems our fragmented capital markets have. 

I know some folks find value in their orgnaisation and courses, but many just spend a lot of money - they are a slick, guru(ish) operation which charges exorbitant fees to disperse information readily available for much less (even from accredited schools).As for lenders being able to divest the defaulted properties, of which they have taken possession, below FMV, it depends on where in the country you are.  

The SEC website says "you must give non-accredited investors disclosure documents that generally are the same as those used in registered offerings." which to me says you must provide a PPM.

Offering equity gets into the murky waters of securities registration, but if all the investors are Texans, you can offer equity to up to 35 friends and family investors (no solicitation allowed) or an unlimited number of accredited investors (solicitation allowed).Then again, check back next week because things may have changed.

This confidence will allow you to 1) not be too concerned about contrarian perspectives 2) may even convince the naysayers that you know what you are doing and that you are likely to succeed.Do you know why the government restricts certain investments to accredited investors? 

Are you an accredited investor?

@Spencer William QuesenberryBought first condo at 26 yrs oldSecond at 27.5 House at 29Took about 10 yrs to 15 yrs to be an accredited investor 20 yrs latter...Wanted to move into multi family out of stateBought first 7plex in 90 days14 plex in month 56 plex month 627 plex month 1430 plex month 18Working on 50+ next

I would think that in order for the classes / degree to be recognized for accreditation and as valid education credits (transferable?) 

Maybe taking a few classes from an accredited university to help your skills, but there is not a particular degree field for real estate investing.

Just listened to the one with the mom of 6 kids who home schools and built a real estate empire, etc etc.