I used to tell clients this when I worked in commercial lending at multiple institutions doing this very same thing and working capital line of creditsbefore I found out it was not the case.

You'll probably want to start at a larger institutional level or bulge bracket firm since they have much better training programs and reputations. 

If you do join us for a meet up, I usually bring about 20 different REI books to lend out to the participants so they can take them home and read them. 

I just looked into that- there's a wait list for participation through Madison Gas and Electric.

A GP doesn't participate in capital calls.

Not going to participate.

My apts are in Brooklyn, NYC and in good areas.A few of my buildings are near a school, Pratt Institute, that attracts a lot of Foreign students.Pratt is EXPENSIVE (think $30k to $50k per year with Dorm).I can't really do credit checks on foreign students.

And what you learned in foreclosure is you need to make sure the for closure is complete and all of the other liens liabilities and obligations from thePrevious owner and/or financial institutions are completely discharged and that you’re able to get clear title of some type.

I've been involved in a ton of deals and participate as a friend/coach/adviser in a ton more. 

If that winds up being to expensive, go to the American Institute of Architects website and look over their sample contracts between owner / contractor.