Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Like others have mentioned, it's beneficial to you and your business partner to ensure the LLC is established in a way that does in fact limit your liability. 

Your experience is impressive—definitely brings a lot to the table!

I have a 2.625% interest rate and the home is in a desirable, established neighborhood in the city and just a few minute walk to the University of Pacific. 

Sorry to hear about the trouble with MSI @Rys F. you may need to wait until you have an established business entity because I know they can't sell directly to the public.To hear about the resourcefulness with the doors is awesome!

I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on well-established groups that host meet ups in north / central New Jersey. 

Honestly, I was planning (hoping) to establish a revocable trust with my children as beneficiaries; the assets within the trust being my personal home, with my LLC which will act as a holding entity for rentals.

300 jobs isn't a lot to bring to Memphis for a $3-4 billion dollar project (it doesn't take much to run a data center). personally I'm a musk fan, but we have to consider the ramifications to demanding this much energy.

It sounds like you're working really hard to make this work for them instead of measuring them against hard standards.I recommend you establish clear screening criteria.

To be a reliable and successful Private Money Lender, focus on building strong relationships with borrowers and real estate professionals, thoroughly assess each investment opportunity by conducting due diligence on the property and the borrower's financial background, and establish clear lending criteria to mitigate risk.