I have responded to private lending questions numerous times.  

I'm currently a Territory Sales Manager for a aftermarket automotive supplier and have over 16 years in the automotive/corporate management field. 

but as someone who has owned numerous brokerages over the years and had hundreds of agents come and go working for us.. 

Every single contractor, supplier, credit card company, bank, and servicer got paid on that project.

There are numerous online crowdfunding sites that would be worth looking at for fix and flips.I can't speak for their returns or security, but a few to start looking at are Peerstreet, Fundthatflip, & Patchofland. 

Over this past year, I have listened to numerous podcasts/webinars, read numerous books, and have tried to build my network so I will be prepared when the time comes to invest in my first property.

@Mike Hoherchak Developers build for numerous reasons.

I'm an agent specializing in working with investors and we go through numerous places and almost always end up in a bidding war or just a multiple offer situation where the seller chooses someone else over us.

I have used my VA benefits numerous times.

I looked into why this is and it boils down to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission being staffed by ex employees and board members of Indiana Power and Light, Citizens Gas and other utility providers, and over time the commission has approved numerous small rate hikes for “minimum cost of utilities.”