And considering I think a person who puts in plain black and white that integrity and character of the operator are key -- and then does something underhanded and incompetent is just mind-boggling to consider -- so I'm only left with a negative feeling about the documents these darned attorneys dream up! 

It has provided no estimate of when distributions will be resumed.Nonetheless, it continues its barrage of self-promotion and continues to project large profits on current offerings.The proof is in the pudding.

There are a lot of ways to crash and burn, so increasing the odds of succeeding long term should be your highest priority. you can always sell your local assets once you're comfortable managing rentals and ready for a market that better-suits your criteria. btw, kudos for being self-aware of your limitations.

No management costs as it would be self managed, and estimated property taxes by the average of the past few years.

While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

Maybe talk with some realtors who have people who cannot get a loan because they are self employed, but have plenty of down payment.

@Steve EnglehartGet your retirement funds into a self directed IRA.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

You can read the full story in our self storage post for that location.  

I'm looking at Class B properties in up-and-coming neighborhoods and plan to self-manage once I relocate.