I often end up waiving my late fees (my tenants are usually on time), and the platform lets me waive it which is also something I like. 

It hasn't crossed my mind to rehab prior to selling.

@Abigail H. many accredited investors are working directly with sponsors, their RIA, and crowdfunding platforms for commercial real estate deals.

How should we talk to them without crossing the line between being a consultant and being an investor that is providing a service?

Do portfolio loans typically have recourse clauses in them or use cross-collateralization?

Cleaner, no SEC regs and a lot less paper work overall and no taxes.That is if it is for a charitable purpose rather than profit.I personally vote for this idea as it gives this group a powerful platform to do good things at a time when few people are in a position to do so.I am happy to help with formation.

She's stressed out that she's worried the bank will confiscate her retirement money because she's losing her home to foreclosure.Anyone ever crossed this bridge before and know what the legal scoop is regarding this?

Our lending platform though is not offering something with a perceived benefit.

Trying to do these things based on assumptions will only lead to trouble (this is coming from personal experience way back when...)But, there are literally numerous ways to get traffic for online marketing: social networks, web 2.0 platforms, syndication tactics... it all really comes down to two things: testing and tracking.

Looks like another great milestone to cross . . .Thanks as always, for helping one another out, for sharing your stories, and of course, for making BiggerPockets your real estate forum of choice.