Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

I would appreciate any and all ideas/feedback from this excellent forum. 

Lots going on here in the forums and in Chicago!

Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/552/topics/400720-getting-started-in-jacksonville-fl

Contact me off forum if you would like to discuss. 

A lot of people on this forum are very smart and good at investing.

So I have done a fair amount of research on the forums here and elsewhere as well.Generally speaking, it’s common practice to provide a “preferred return” to your investors.

@Jared M Pilarski I really encourage you to go to the meetup: if you make a goal of introducing yourself to ten people there, you have a good chance of making a connection with someone who can help you along.One other tip, and this is something I have been working on as well, is GET ACTIVE in the forums!

Looking for input from the Forum on experiences and thoughts around this issue.Thanks!