Are you aware of similar platforms for secured notes with lower dollar amount entry levels for passive investing? 

Houston, on the other hand, has higher appreciation potential, a growing job market, but also higher entry costs and more competition.

Each REI investor will have definitely grown either in knowledge, experience, or current market situations since their last podcast.I view the BP Forum posters as the free/easy entry into BP product lines. 

Low barrier of entry, landlord friendly and you can find deals that cashflowI agree with @Patrick Drury about Columbus.

Rentvine's claim is that they offer help getting set up with double entry accounting.  

The market still has relatively low entry points compared to other major cities, making it possible to find multifamily properties like duplexes and triplexes in the price range you’re targeting.

Low entry costs How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

The investors that I work with are looking for good entry price, steady cash flow and obvious appreciation. 

Should not be that much work even if having to do manual entry. 

Previous owners converted basement space into livable space (kitchen, shower, bathroom), but it does not comply with legal ADU unit standards (one separate entry, 6'10ft ceiling).