Tech for most part is just a deployment item not innovation, utilizing tech to automate and do, more efficiently, what was done in antiquated manners. 

I’ve seen folks panic and act like they’re about to be stuck holding a ticking time bomb, but if you structure the contract properly, give yourself a decent inspection or feasibility period, and understand local investor demand, you’ll rarely end up empty-handed.

Based on all the posts related to paused distributions, capital calls, and failed deals, there are many LPs that likely wish they would have followed sponsors for longer periods.

The appeal period was extended until today, 12/2.

We're still within the 2 of 5 year capital gains exemption period, so if we sold, we'd be walking away with $400-$600k mostly tax-free. 

These borrowers are typically out of the market for extended periods of time, have limited contacts in the debt world, lack understanding of how different loan programs work, and are susceptible to working with the one bank / credit union loan officer that they know through their family, friends, church group, college, etc.

Flipping is probably a little more intense, but can still be done with a day job, but again, my average flip versus my average rental: flip has made much better returns.And as for generational wealth and handing down something to your kids... well, I guess I view it as: if I can hand my kids a $10mm trust fund held in public securities, or $10mm real estate portfolio, they are going to be pretty set either way, but a real estate portfolio will continually have costs and work, a brokerage account is a bit more set and forget, with some periodic rebalancing.

That really is the only way to have an efficient professional partnership - total open communication whether the conversation is pleasant or sour. 

While this is less tax efficient, it would be less work / less stress.

I am over in the Fort Worth side and have been STRUGGLING to get bookings period!