For illustration purposes if I were given the opportunity to finance my construction projects at 8O% LTC full recourse or 70% partial recourse I will select the higher levered recourse option because have confidence in my projects knowing the debt is sub 60% LTV and want the benefit of leverage. 

The SEC claims Fossum misappropriated hundreds of thousands of dollars from the funds by living rent-free in a fund-owned home and having the funds pay for extensive international travel and his federal taxes.

I am confident that “Drill Baby Drill” (aka reducing the price of oil, aka reducing everything that is transported) will directly impact the cost of goods thus increasing tenants and buyers purchasing power.

Time is critical, especially in competitive markets.Clear Offer Terms - Present a firm offer with terms that make the seller feel confident that you can close fast, with minimal contingencies or proof of funds.Due Diligence Preparation - Have your financing lined up and know your repair/rehab costs in advance so you can move quickly without second-guessing.

I had a few contracts that I was going to use ,however , I agree with you , I'm not to confident in them. 

One attorney said it is a must, whereas other said confidently that it is completely unnecessary.

Much of the travel to Maui is international.

After you feel confident in understanding real estate as an investment vehicle, decide how you want to begin your investing journey.

I can appreciate that advise but being a Realtor and and My Dad being an master electrician (with a much broader knowledge base that goes more into being a GC without a license - and no we won't use him as an unlicensed GC) I feel pretty confident that we can do our first flip and be successful.

Quote from @Mary Pastoral: VRBO's response to me "Definition Offline booking happens during pre-booking communication: after a traveler finds a property listing on Vrbo, you intentionally tell the traveler (or the traveler intentionally asks) to book or pay through you directly instead of using Vrbo to avoid paying Vrbo compensation.