While our model isn't for everyone.

They have tinkered with their model based on feedback from both developers and investors and I was delighted with our most recent experience with them.  

(although still a ways from you..)When you first said something about "green" buildings up in Mendo, I was about to crack the medical MJ joke, but sounds like you've really built (literally and figuratively) great sustainable growth around you, between the house and "organically" growing the sustainable model where you teach too.

If your expectations weren't met, then you made a decision based on your expertise.

Using online forums is a very different model where you read threads on topics that interest you and all kinds of people chime in.  

For the benefit of others, here's the "business model" - developer/builder enters into contract with you as an investor for about 10-30% down payment.

*hint hint*I have already read the entire ultimate beginner's guideI live in Jacksonville, FLI am a professional barber, for those future mentors of mine who want a free haircut in exchange for your expertise :) Thanks in advance!

Despite being very early in the process, I'm still very excited and nervous.My business model is Buy/Hold 3-5 Unit Homes in the $75-150k range.  

Jerald & J,Thank you so much for expertise, it was very helpful and will help me save a lot of time.v/rGeorge

In a worst case situation, you may need to pay investors from your own pocket to keep them for future deals, otherwise your business model won't sustain itself and this was a failed venture.