I'm also in a 5 person group within gobundance called a 'gopod' and we meet weekly.

It would just need to be a situation where they have great contact with the person doing that managing of the project (I.e. have known the person for years, great reputation, person has experience in flipping etc.).

As a beginner, I would personally get my feet wet with something a little less risky without a balloon payment like that.

Personally if you are looking to grow in real estate going the traditional method/way of getting good properties under agreement with traditional financing will get you to where you want to go faster than trying to find all the needles in a haystack.

Personally, I wouldn't open up a home that isn't in good repair, from a liability standpoint if nothing else.

A person doesn't have to like these new realities but realities they are none the less.

I personally offer my guests free access to Netflix, Hulu and Disney+.

I personally like radiators, especially steam because the heating system is simple!

That is just what I am seeing personally, and I work with investors all over the country. 

Your personal loan has a 5 year balloon period.