I'm in the process of setting up an investment fund and I'm considering two different deal structures to offer to potential investors. I'd love to get your feedback on which option you think is more attractive and why...

Present a couple of real-life scenarios where private money lending transformed real estate deals.

@Jeff EbertRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Arya ChenTo initiate a self-storage deal, work with a specialized broker, preferably from networks like the Self Storage Association or commercial real estate firms.

I want to be a full time investor in real state and being an architect really helps in the rehab process How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

We financed the E Ingram Street deal using our internal capital, ensuring a smooth and expedited transaction.

If you hustle and you are passionate about real estate investing my gut tells me that you will have more wealth in the long run from real estate. 

The article below is an informative summary of how a personal residence can be leveraged to lower the barrier of entry into real estate investment.https://www.businessinsider.com/live-in-flip-avoid-capital-g...

I could obtain a real estate loan here, but interest rates are crazy high.

Either way, I am always interested in talking real estate with other investors, especially locals.