I have found there is no substitute for real life training.

REI,That's true.And I am very glad to talk or conversation with you.Have a nice day and enjoying the every moment of your life.

To really contribute here, I think my best bet is to try to remember:a) Not everyone knows what I know-- no matter how basic-- and to try to share detailed information on what I've done as time permits and,b) Remember that it's not just about the nuts and bolts and the how-to, but about keeping the right attitude, and bearing in mind that my own unique way of looking at something and my own attitude and approach to life may be as big an eye-opener to another person as all the specific techniques, and strategies I use.Thanks for your time and have a wonderful biggerpockets dayDitto :beer:

Even with his help, it would take at least a year (probably two) to get something set up that would allow me to pool non-acredited investors.If you stick with acredited investors or, better yet, sophisticated investors, you can get going faster since the SEC assumes that those investors know enough to protect themselves.As John pointed out, if I go that route, don't expect to hear much from me about it.Aside from all the set up, there is a lot of paper that needs to be generated, stored. reported and audited just to prove that you aren't cheating a 90 year old alzheimers patient out of her life's savings.

Has something happened in your life that has affected your ability.

I am a single father and has lived here in San Jose California all my life.

This will help stream line your life and your business.

You have changed my life.

He's gotten fines for numerous offenses, and still does little or nothing.

When the unit was built, it had a design life of 50 years, but by the time you reach about 30, your maintenance starts really getting costly.