This reminds me of the saying “The riches are in the niches.”Having integrity in the business of real estate helps build relationships which then helps bring deals.I’m excited to hear more about your projects.

I am biased, but many sponsors (not all) raising money through a crowdfunding structure are there because they are having trouble raising capital in more traditional channels.

It seemed to be filled with people who wanted a “get rich quick” scheme and people who had nothing better to do.

Nobody is out there pitching the car sales industry as a get rich quick scheme and I'd argue selling cars is easier than getting started (legally or illegally) brokering real estate.

Just Portfolio loan by each prospective rental property I buy. since I get maxed out at 10 on  my traditional conventional loans, so I am seeking out funding options to buy after I have 10 loans already on the books.

Maybe less benefits than a traditional rental property?

Introduced to real estate via get rich quick 3am infomercial back in 2008 that I didn't fall for but peaked my interest.

Traditional Texas Cash Out loans I can speak to all day.  

Not only is the place filled with investors of all levels, there is always a market update and here's Monday's agenda:Market Update & Market News with Alan LangstonThe latest in trend analysis for the US, Arizona and Greater Phoenix including existing homes, new homes, foreclosures and traditional sales.

To do this, I don't need to be "rich," I just want to be comfortable with finances.So, to start off, I've taken the beginner course here at Bigger Pockets.