What even shocked me more is that apparently board members of the RICH Club know about his actions but they have chosen to turn a blind eye to it. 

They have been adding new features like enabling crypto purchases directly from their platform, but again - I'd already set up an LLC with my self-directed IRA funds, so they don't need to be involved every time I need to make a transaction.

You can imagine from all the work you already put in as the owner... is nothing compared to what the GC has to do just to put together a bid, it takes months to get an accurate bid...and that’s if you already have plans and engineering, not to mention a schedule of finishes already chosen (every color,detail,handle,tile etc).

Im new to this and want to make sure my investment has good results.ThanksBefore you run off and join the circus, read the 4th post at https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/1001612-pace-...You will hear a lot about the guru and if all you want is to "feel good" with other people who want to "feel good", this may be for you.However, If your goal is to learn how to buy properties legally and safely and stay out of trouble try:SubTo - Before You Spend A Lot of Money on Subject To - Read This - Wisdom at Workhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/50/topics/1141525-subto-before-you-spend-a-lot-of-money-on-subject-to-read-this-wisdom-at-workUsing Subject To, to Get "Free" Properties https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/1060320-using-subject-to-to-get-free-properties-a-quick-guideline Using Creative finance is a powerful tool, when done legally and safelyBeware of what your chosen mentor is teaching

Memphis is a great cash flow town and you have chosen your turnkey provider well.

We have tentatively chosen Dallas-area as our first market to dive into as it seems to qualify for the signs of a healthy market (population growth, business/landlord friendly, etc). 

Because the lien holder has not chosen to foreclose on the lien yet.When you bought this is when this should have been uncovered.

You've chosen a very wise path!

I am so inspired by the young folks on biggerpockets who have chosen to go “all in” so early in their lives.

in your chosen area, if you're in-person, you can go to REIA meetings and network, look at as many properties as you like in-person, meet other investors, meet agents, meet property managers, talk to contractors, make offers, get feedback, etc.it is not possible right now to push Internet button, buy random property in a place you've never been, hire random people you have never met, and get the best outcome.