I'm looking for general concepts.

I wrote more about this concept here if you'd like to check it out: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/14/real-estate-business-not-hobby/

This was a popular concept in the eighties, until it the lenders started the their "due on sale clause" noise.  

I understand all of the concepts in finding a good deal and have connected with some people in the market who are willing to help me find deals, but I see an opportunity and I know I don't have to act tomorrow, but I feel the need to accelerate my knowledge in this specific area in order to pursue this option.

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We have been focusing on single family properties, currently moving  to a multifamily concept.

Is crowdfunding one of the newer emerging concepts?

Next, no, you can not contract for just anything the parties agree to, you can't agree to violate tax requirements for example, there are also predatory dealing laws, contracts are not totally foot lose and fancy free to do whatever.Next, the concept of consideration is the basis for the equitable interest, a financial interest that can be shown in the event that interest is lost.

Well put Dev Horn, I agree with you  100% . love what Joshua Feit input as well that entire concept of taking your potential backer for a ride showing him or her your strategy  live  is brilliant.

My next venture is a groundbreaking new concept that yields higher returns than any rental real estate deal I've experienced.