one thing is your lending your money way under what private money should charge. unless your just doing your friends a favor..

At the time they had a real estate degree (they probably still do).

I first got started in real estate investing working for a real estate private equity firm in NYC.

It included my real name, our real home address, and what was probably a Google voice number.

They go to big multifamily conferences and recruit people that are aspiring real estate syndicators to join them. 

Hotels are the baby of real estate investing and running a business.Unlike any other commercial asset class, hotels are extremely labor-intensive to run but can spit off ridiculous cash flow.

Personally, If I could pull out a HELOC, I would use it to fix and flip which will typically make sense as you shouldnt be keeping the money out for that long and you can recycle it or pay it back and build off the capital that you got from. the flip.

As we wrap up the year and look ahead to 2025, the real estate market continues to present unique challenges and opportunities for investors, brokers, and lenders alike.

I personally spend about 50K a year in masterminds and always get my money back just through network of individuals you get access to.

It can be in the real estate industry, property management, construction, lending etc.