There are two groups that I have been part of: Exit Realty run by Robert Haynes, also a BP member; and Ricky Strain whose focus is Mortgage Notes. 

Hey Ricky!

Hi Ricky  - I have attended quite a few of the "meetups" you are referring to.

Hi Ricky,When we direct mail it sometimes includes multiple options like; selling their property and/or partnering with us.

@Ricky Johnson no comingling of funds.

Hi Ricky, depending on the number of records, you could bulk skiptrace them using a service like batchskiptracing.com or another similar service. 

@Rick TurmanHi Rick I don't have a ton to add here other than the observation that any time I've ever explored the possibility of sharing equity with a contractor, AND paying them for their work (time) - there's an inherent conflict here that cannot really be resolved - my experience here is that it's a bad idea to try to accomplish both these things.I don't have much to add on your entity structure, etc. 

@Ricky Beliveau has an event coming up in Somerville with some great content.

@Ryan Thomas Look up Ricky Carruth 

Rick,I have utilized “Gap” funding an other creative financing options in the past.