Tracking the development of the relationships with potential investors may become a cumbersome task - and the burden of proof is placed upon the syndicator to prove that the pre-existing relationship was formed at the time a potential investor was provided a 506(b) deal package.

We connected over our passion for real estate and self development and I could see his drive and motivation.

Hey @Andrew Merritt, I have never been down there personally but I just took a professional development course that talked a lot about this.

That way, you will be able to identify whether the borrower has a good deal to protect your capital while earning a decent return (10 - 15%). 

there are a lot of new development coming up in the area.

You need to develop your own, because if you don't you will be less confident when you buy, if you buy at all.  

I am a web developer living in San Diego, California area and have a long time interest in real estate, but have not jumped in as of yet.

I’m looking to use the BRRRR method for my first real estate investment deal, but I’m feeling overwhelmed on choosing the right right property to do this on. What should I be looking for? How can I mitigate risk as mu...

There has been quite a bit of investor activity across from the Expo center, and there are plans for a massive mixed-use development there.

However,  one of the first things I do after identifying a property is establishing a solid ARV for that property.