Derrick - I would begin with the American Association of Private Lenders membership list.

I don't see Lima on the membership roster.

This also seems to be a decent place to find non-MLS listed properties for sale by local wholesalers and other investors.Hi Robby, did you have to pay the annual membership of $179 to attend the MNREIA meetings ?

I do have a premium membership so that I can access all properties.

Hey folks, Just wanted to let everyone know that the "PRO" membership page was just totally redesigned - so check it out!

Another way is to split membership within the operating agreement with different classes of members, that will keep them in a passive situation as well.

If so, check out some of these forum threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/79/topics/66352-flip2freedom-academy---opinionshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/69870-flip2freedom-memberships

I do not have a pro membership, but maybe this could be offered to pro members?

Does your club charge any membership fees?

The SEC still has not written the rules that were supposed to be written by July 4, 2012.Your friend lending you money is probably not going to cause an issue under securities laws, but you will need to make sure you comply with the SAFE Act and any state lending laws.If you and your friend are partners (members) in an LLC, and you are both involved in the management of the business, then you probably don't have any securities issues because his membership interest would not be a security (even if he puts in most or all of the capital).