For $250 minimums, and only $9mm of GAV, probably not really too much concern.If their platform starts growing exponentially, I would be concerned about their focus to make sure you investments continue performing when they are likely to be very distracted by SEC investigators.  

Also i have connections with people who are eager to start investing, what's my best strategy to partner with them, since i have experinece, they have cash to put in. thanks !  

Youll need to read through them and put in an application for an ADU license 

-Any other behavior you can pick up on to indicate interestThen they put in the offer:-Are they the best PRICE or the best DEAL?

Planning will only go as far as the work you put in

I have about 3 agents I work with and they are super when giving me info on REO properties.I always tell the agent to put in the contract that earnest money will be given after approval.

Just pull the same comps in that area that have sold across the street from 2-4 units with the price and finishes you will put in..

We connected right here on BiggerPockets, struck up a quick working relationship, and put in place a new ad campaign all within 48 hours.

I don't know if I want more of the hassle of rentals because it's a distraction from my biggest form of income-- my job.

You need to decorate it, load it up with arcade games, put in a sleeper sofa across from a big screen with an Xbox or PS5 attached.