A pyramid scheme relies on recruiting other people and paying early investors with money from later investors.

Private money can be cheaper (not always), but these rely on relationships and that takes time to build.  

Have you considered looking up owners of buildings in your target area on the auditors site and cold calling them?

The difference has definitely been noteworthy, and I noticed it while it was happening without any site or study reporting it, so the reports essentially confirmed it for me.

Don't be fooled by the "pro", I already gained enough information from this site that I already felt like I had to give back before moving forward. 

Also with multifamily properties you rely on numbers and providing value, instead of market swings.I just started researching deals but if you have any questions I would be happy to help!

You can also setup a site with the properties listed but don't give folks access without vetting them first.

Great that you joined the site!

Bigger Pockets is an awesome site for trading ideas, experiences scenarios.

Is there a section in the PA site that allows me to do that while forming the LLC?