I had the foresight to place those funds into both a Roth IRA and the government-sponsored 401k known as the Thrift Savings Plan. 

Without reading the regulations, I assume this would not be allowed:"Line 14Investment InterestInvestment interest is interest paid onmoney you borrowed that is allocable toproperty held for investment.

And avoiding banks, credit and maximums on conventional and government loan restrictions!

I wish you great luck in your pursuits.I work for the government and the rate is 3%.  

There are many programs, government or privately funded, that can let you buy with less down.

Because of using your real name and other info. to form an LLC and it being recorded in the system so the government will know you're doing some type of business and tax you accordingly, I feel that having a land trust will not matter on keeping your assets private.

A Reg D fund will cost anywhere from $15K-$30K to have a competent securities attorney write the PPM, Operating agreements, disclosures, do the appropriate filings and provide guidance for promoting your fund while staying compliant with SEC and state securities regulations. 

The same reason all regulations are in place; to stop or limit a socially undesirable activity.I have taken to grabbing signs when I see them, and tossing them in one of my dumpsters.

Welcome.It's great to have a property manager on board.I've been looking to invest in another Baltimore buy and hold (fix and flip if something turns up is also good), but I hesitate because I am very concerned about getting good tenants.I have heard of many people who have put section 8 tenants in, and despite government guarantees for most of the rent, the rentals have turned into disasters.

I just recently received my masters and started working as a government contractor, doing program management and budget work for Dept of the Army.