(study the art of word pictures - many years ago I worked for the Dale Carnegie organization - they talked about the value of word pictures - how to put your prospect in that picture - showing him using and enjoying and benefiting from your proposal)  Try it.I like to show sellers that even if they are not getting the up-front cash they expect, the owner financed mortgage and payments they are receiving don’t have to be passive – once the seller has trust in your seller financing proposal - reach your goals is possible - (ALWAYS PUT IT IN WRITING -don’t expect a verbal yes – melt everything down to writing and knowledge of answering seller’s objections – this is a crucial moment in your negotiations. – Take your time.

We should organize a local meetup in Portland and share our experiences.

I organized it to create a community of like-minded investors to come together and help each other reach our goals.  

@Adam DrummondDepends on what you are seeking, private in the sense they are investors you personally know vs. an organized group of investors.Pros: easier to obtain vs. traditional lending.

He's been running The Pines for 17 years now, and seems to take the process of maximizing return and organizing his operation quite seriously.

Tom, I agree the upfront costs are significant to organize in IL.  

Art Crosby is the Executive Director of this organization and will be discussing best practices for staying in line with our local rental laws as well as national laws.

Our sponsor has previously organized, as of the date of this offering circular, the following similar program: Fundrise Real Estate Investment Trust, LLC, which was formed to originate, invest in and manage a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate investments through the acquisition of commercial real estate loans.

(*no pun intended*).Basically, what I have seem to have found is that these state cultivation licenses make these non-profits (dispensaries, caregivers, collectives), 100% legitimate (given that they follow the law to the letter).

And if you haven't organized to have a lot less monthly expenses (trying for ZERO, if not positive cash) even while you live there this time, what makes you think you'll succeed the next time?