This brings me to now, I've taken this approach and have used my own money in lending, but am also bringing in friends and family to take part in these transactions so they can earn way better returns than with CD's.

Sometimes an $800k 4-unit could be a better return than a $300k 2-unit...or visa versa. 

If they are self employed and their income on their tax returns is understated because of deductions you can use data from bank statements.

Given that I am self employed, a few personal loan options, did preliminary asking about my situation, and they got lost in the weeds with how my real estate income looks so dismal on tax returns.

I believe your loan could get called if you transfer ownership to an LLC without consent of the lender, especially a brand new LLC that does not have two years of tax returns.

The workshop shows how SDIRA owners can earn double-digit returns by owning real estate as a bank. 

An example in my experience would be a local/regional foundation with a mission that is aligned directly or indirectly with Affordable Housing AND a longer-term investment horizon with less of a focus on the financial return and more on the "social" return for the community.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far: Investors want deals with solid profit potential—so they’re always looking at the numbers: a good ARV, reasonable rehab costs, and enough room to make a return.

I imagine I can get his wages garnished or maybe collect from his tax return.  

Given many are returning to offices, would Austin still be a good market to invest and own?