We opted for option 3 for the safest bet in a stagnating market and tight funds.

You get ideas from two directions and you spread risk over more than one project, which is safer in the long run. 

In most cases, partnerships are most effective for seasoned investors.Therefore, a conventional or private loan is safer than forming a partnership if you plan to purchase a single-family home.Private money loanBorrowing money from private money lenders is another option to buy a rehab or rental property.

You might not be able to get the full amount you were wanting back in the cash out, but I am willing to bet you could get something if you own it outright. 

I have not tried to use the debit card at a ATM for cash withdraws, but I bet there will be fees, so I probably will just us my old ATMs.I have noticed that their website is a little clunkier than Bank of America.  

Make this post a running blacklist to help funding peeps stay safer.

Your best bet is to get a lawyer. 

Gino not passive investor per se but I have made a few small bets..

Yes, I think that will be the best bet.

That just tells me real estate must just be a safer bet than dental offices from an investors perspective, which is great as I'm moving away from dental.