@James Theron Erwin III  I have seen those estimates when a customer says " I have cheaper bids , do you want to beat them "  They make me laugh I see differences of 75% .

@James Galla Her detailed response was EVERY BIT of fantastic.

It shouldn’t be the first line of defense.

Thanks @James Wise @Dan Maciejewski

I really just don't want to put myself in a position like many were in the last crash, and it seems free and clear properties is the best defense against a market downturn.

Originally posted by @James Staats:Congrats brother!

@Joshua Hively, @Shane Short, @James WiseThank you guys for your responses! 

@James BoprieYou can use private lending, hard money loans, personal loan, credit cards (be careful with this), borrow from family and friends, etc.  

don't know for sure.. but as syndication has blown up in the US.. a cautious syndicator will want more than just educationMost will want to paper their file with a letter from your CPA stating based on his review of your tax's and financial statement you meet the standard.. this gives a syndicator a definitive defense in the case of an investor coming back on the sponsor claiming they should have known he was really not accredited.. :)@Brian Burke  Maybe we can get Brian to Opine on this .. 

@James Wise Very good point.