Hey Mike,I think this guy is looking for you:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/110296-private-funding-businessCheck that out!

Shameless plug for my latest blog post: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/12/20/specific-performance/ We discuss this exact issue especially with great feedback in the comments section.

I wrote a blog about it the other day.. curious about your thoughts..http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4579/blog_posts/32645-if-ca-h-is-king-then-leverage-is-god---loans-cash-roe-roi-and-risk

@James Syed - I would check out the Free Beginner's guide that Brandon and Josh wrote at http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investing which might start answering some of your questions.

Here you go:http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4430/blog_posts/31793-the-psychology-of-raising-money

Ditto to the above.Also see: http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3225/blog_posts/26426-mentorHappy New Year

Great to build the legacy.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

You may want to look into this https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/110489-bp-meetup-in-la-for-those-interested-in-out-of-state-investing

Great to start building the legacy.Check out the Start Here page http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthereCheck out BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginner's Guide - A fantastic free book that walks through many of the key topics of real estate investing.Check out the free BiggerPockets Podcast - A weekly podcast with interviews and a ton of great advice.

Be sure to read Jeff Brown's recent blog post on Roth solo 401ks: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/24/capital-growth-cash-flow-taxes/ it really opened my eyes to some things to consider going forward