So what i bring to the table in my Journey:Flexible job that makes me available throughout the daysTruck and Gas pre paid forSome Cabinetry and Trim experience  10+ years dealing with subcontractors as Project MangerSome investment capital on hand 20-30KI guess my overall feeling would be to network with like-minded people that possible could bring other contributions to the table (knowledge, capital, etc.)  

I don’t know if I should keep pumping up the numbers in my 401k and getting the tax benefits, or lower my contributions and out money into a high interest savings account for my next down payment

This means they want to see that you’re invested in the project by contributing your own funds, which reduces their risk.

You should focus your pitch on the questions a potential investor would have before contributing to a project.1.

Not necessarily from him but from those who contribute to the forum.  

It would achieve goals of both purchasing a primary residence & investing, and significantly reduce the amount of money you need to contribute towards your first investment.

You ignore the noise and move on and run the company and they feel what they did was in the best interests of the company and owners.Everyone said the same when the original owner sold… Remember it’s the people and community that contribute that make or break your experience.

In general contributions into and distributions from an LLC to individual's names are not taxable events. 

Avoid anything with condo association fees or homeowner association fees as they DECREASE CASH FLOW with no real contribution to the bottom line.Lastly, since you are new, when you do get a property DO NOT HIRE A PROPERTY MANAGER.  

The city's median household income of $31,843 a year is well below the U.S. median of $57,652.There are likely many factors that contribute to low incomes in the area, though one of the most significant is employment.