Anybody is welcome, we're just hoping to expand the local network and explore interest in recurring sessions.  

Before proceeding further, I am curious to know if any members have any experience with either one of these companies or can shed some light on their operations or reputations. 

If you cannot walk into your local bank and credit union and based on your relationship with the bank IE large deposits and I am talking in the multi hundreds of thousands.. or very large incomes I am talking in the multi hundreds of thousands.. and or very long experience level I am talking decades there is NO money at those rates. what there is   is money at 9 to 15% or higher.. once you grasped that concept and folks stop wasting time.. then you just plug those numbers into your deals.Now if your talking about yoru 4 mortgage slots for rentals  that's a whole nother story but if your looking for fix and flip type funding  etc etc.. the niche is the HML in the country and there are a lot of themget a copy of the Scottsman guide there are list there of reputable national HML.

I have explored both options myself over the last few years.

The ease of investing with a complete turnkey company, that has all the pieces in place and an excellent reputation, is of great value to someone who wants  to follow a relatively passive investment strategy.  

I have tried some, but still want to explore more.  

Access to each lot should be considered... is there road frontage for each and if not, then you may have to explore creating an easement(s).You can certainly get feedback here on BP, however, you may well be best served consulting with a local real estate attorney well versed in zoning matters in your area along with surveying/engineering folks.Good luck!

The east side had a bad reputation for being "ethnic" but again that's near 10th st area again.

Hello my name is Randy,About me:I am 24 years old, I have been a journeyman electrician for 2 years now, i am never at home as i am always working side jobs, or exploring this beautiful city. 

@David HuynhIf you are looking to finance a real-estate operating company using retirement funds explore the ROBS 401k as it will allow you fund your own business tax and penalty free using retirement funds.