Have other friends trying to do the same. 3.)

Wasn't for me.I'm not affiliated with the company, although their founder @Brandon Hall is a colleague and a friend of mine. 

There is also a recent Bigger Pockets Podcast called " Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing? 

and even for friends and family, that's more of a favor than a loan...you asked not to sugarcoat, so here goes. 

What I do know is I don't plan to leave any crumbs 😂I also am aware of laws that say I shouldn't say things like, "I'm offering 8% return to someone who has the liquidity/resources", if they are not friends or family.

Definitely connect with an investor-friendly agent, they should have all the knowledge, resources, and connections you will need.

The ypromise the world and a happy, friendly place to live but then they they do nothing.

A lifelong friend and I are motivated to (virtually) meet and connect with those in REI working in the Pittsburgh area.I'm active duty military and living in California with two rental properties (one in Virginia Beach & one in Pittsburgh) and my close friend owns a single family in Baltimore.  

But if they don’t even bother to fill out the forms to apply, or get a basic job to make ends meet, or borrow money from family or friends/ somebody else besides you, then they can’t stay.

I sincerely hope you, your family and friends are safe and not in harm's way.