I think most serious players in commercial have mastered the concept of syndication which is the formal process of raising money from others to invest with you.

He actually didn't play to big a part in this particular deal but did give me confidence throughout and I've always much preferred giving back for the help vs. having to buy CD sets up front from people I don't know and when I'm strapped for $.

@Anthony Taslimi Here are the resources that I recommend: - Peter Conti and David Finkel Protege' http://www.amazon.com/Protege-Program-Peter-Finkel-Manuals/dp/B00AH05E3G - Any books by Peter Conti - David Finkel (See Amazon for used books) - Jack Miller Options - See http://www.cashflowdepot.com/store/home-study-courses.aspx Any book or CD by Matthew Chan http://www.amazon.com/Matthew-S.

In fact, the old third party originations are not allowed now.There is also the CFPB, a new cop on the block, they will be looking at big players and pretty busy, but if someone coughs out there they could come down on any individual or private deal that is in violation.Back on topic, as I said, I'll bet the firm mentioned will have a compliance officer, I can't see something at that magnitude not being compliant or at least attempt to be.

The same players who brought us the RESO TRUST have done it all over again.

Many people would wet their pants over a 10% ROI becuase their current option is 1% return from their bank CD.

If you read through the thread some people said I should do all the tasks and be a team player, others said to hire the labor out and keep the projects moving, and some people are offended by the questions and thoughts I had which I don't understand.

You can get houses that cheap here but in C/D neighborhoods.

I know a number of big players that do though...very successfully.  

I don't play in that space but I have talked with plenty of bigger players.