In your example above (with many assumptions and flaws), you are showing a loss of -$1,328. 

To be honest I had only maybe 12 followers... when I first started... now i have about 16 :)    12 of which were actually somehow my friends or people I knew... and the other 4... well... just some other typical folks in similar spectrum who are trying to dive into the world of the commercial real estate...What I found quite surprising is that a lot of folks are actually interested in my story...

My concern and probably your's is the transition from a paying job to a job that typically takes months before you build your network and close on your first deal. 

At this point in time, you have all the rights and obligations (and tax benefits) of home ownership) and can claim the typical home-ownership Schedule A deductions on your personal 1040 if you itemize.  

Hello Mark, There is a meetup at the bull n bear in Kenosha typically on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7.

Both are great spots, Vis Major is the place where I typically schedule the meetups and in my opinion has some of the best craft beer as well as a really cool atmosphere.I am registered to run/jog on Sunday.Look forward to meeting you!

.- just FYI... a typical minimum investment amount is $50k (to be a passive investor in someone else's deal). 

I cannot speak for all lenders; however, typically you cannot add or aggregate to the loan ones it is closed.

But in addition to his reduced fee, I'm still looking at an average of $5k for the foreclosure attorney.I've never done this (and never will again), so I'm wondering if this is typical for a nonjudicial foreclosure.

Congrats on the twins, typically better location attracts Better tenant, where as upcoming neighborhoods doesn’t, so your exit strategy comes into play.