In many cases including two I can recall from this week, they have engaged in a prohibited transaction through lack of proper guidance.Lastly, there are alternatives to an LLC that can provide checkbook control and will not subject you to $800 per year in California franchise tax costs. 

Financial education takes time and most importantly - willingness of the student to learn and get engaged in it.

You need someone that clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.

Make sure your website is user-friendly, your social media accounts are active and engaging, and your online listings are up-to-date and visually appealing.

@James Hamling and @Jeremy H.I'm always glad to engage in dialogue and debate with those who have different opinions. 

I hope it's engaging and helpful for others as well.

It's a value for us to engage retail investors in development and create asset to this class of investment.

I understand the rate of changing people's minds in these conversations will be low, but I sort of enjoy the conversation and I truly believe these folks are worth engaging because I like helping people and providing for my family - and helping sellers net more money with less work is a win-win proposition.

You need the right team, and to be dedicated and engaged while you search so you can act quick and decisively. 

During this time I was engaged and was about 6 months away from getting married and I remember having a conversation with my now wife about how she wanted to buy a house.