On Mandi’s loan, communication was poor both by our loan officer (who no longer handles loans) and by the broker involved in the deal, who did not property communicate what was being relayed. 

As well as guest room in the main house.These properties are all personally owned and obviously highly leveraged.

Personally, I perceive a fair amount of risk in the market.  

A few things to keep in mind: the entire operation must be outsourced, and neither you nor your immediate family members can't be involved as you are considered "disqualified persons."

I am looking to borrow 50k from equity in a 4 unit investment property to use as a downpayment on a personal residence. 

I also know that in many cases the llc will protect my personal assets and I fully believe this is either analysis paralysis or just fear of failure.Thoughts on how to get past this and where you recommend starting?

I would be happy to refer you to the right person if you are interested, just let me know!

Personally, we're okay with properties that cashflow decently, but have long term appreciation upside too.

i want to keep the group small. not like industry scale crowdfunding.if I can find a property which has okay cashflow (which is hard anyways). and can collect around 10/20 people who wants to invest some cash each.I build a company to own the property and give each person a share. and give yearly dividend to each, until sold.

Regardless, it speaks to him being a high maintenance person I don't want to rent to.