I am personally buying a lot in Casa Grande, Arizona.

I have no experience personally investing with them.   

They are all under my personal name.

Our short-term residential investment property loans are typically 60-80% LTV and all are personally guaranteed by the borrower(s) -- we pull credit, background and PFS on each guarantor, verify experience, verify liquidity, underwrite the property, neighborhood and zip code.

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

@Antoine Black  In general, yes, it goes off your personal credit. 

This is basically a math problem that will depend on both you personal finances & also how much of this is an investment vs you want a nice house to live in4.

Id personally classify those as three different investing areas. 

I'll let others chime in on their experiences, but from a motivational perspective, I think attending live events and getting the "conference high" is something that only happens through in-person connections and being in the same room with investors who are eagerly pursuing their real estate/financial goals. 

Private money and personal funds.