You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year, not just when preparing your tax return.You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the tax consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

I think they hold all loans in house so could potentially be more creative.  

I look at each deal for the win/win test, as I am not out to loan money for a lousy deal and put the investor under a financial burden.

Texas DOJ is actively investing this...so maybe your one loan may never even get picked up by them - by why risk it?

30 year loan How did you add value to the deal?

VA loan!

@Martin Kim many of our clients invest in private funds that loan to fix and flippers as an example. 

Possibly I can source some deals from some code enforcement people and other creative places I can think of, but that will take some time and bird-dogs.Need help with finding deals, networking whether it be with other REIs or REAs, attorneys, financial planners/funding, confidence, and knowledge.I am determined and willing to work for this.

Don’t risk your current income till you are really ready, both financially and mentally, to make the jump

@Carol D.They are a regulation a+ offering so they will be required to report bi annually the financials to the SEC and you can see financial strength of the company.Just remember most companies may issue distributions but are not profitable the first few years due to high startup costs for a company