Hopefully, I'll be able to contribute as an experienced RE investor.

Hopefully you have more to contribute to this site than pitching your own company @Ryan Grothe .....15 posts of the same so far.

Structuring the LLC the correct way and labeling yourself as strictly a passive partner that really contributes no actual management or active participation on the business would allow you to avoid self-employment tax. 

Just wanted to say hi and thank everyone that has contributed.

However, I know there are tremendous legal liabilities when doing something like this.I'd like to structure the company where I advertise to investors to make a minimum contribution of $10k in return for a 10% annual dividend paid out quarterly over a 2 year term.

I would like to give a sincere thanks to all who contribute and share how they have built the wheel so that people like me won't have to reinvent it.

I hope to contribute in the future.

I would like to give a sincere thanks to all who contribute and share how they have built the wheel so that people like me won't have to reinvent it.

@Darrin Carey Thanks so much for contribution!

I have the drive and determination to succeed- and can contribute a good amount of "sweat equity".My question is where can I find someone, in the NY area, that has experience, that's willing to mentor or partner up with me?