I certainly know such information doesn't define success and markets play a huge role but just curious how risk adverse other investors are by sharing such information?

@Joshua Davies Great advice Joshua and yes definately not using all my reserve to throw a hail marry!

Echoing the geometric axiom "The whole is equal to the sum of it's parts", I learned a long time ago to employ it when it comes to analyzing and striking a deal with the following advice: Never agree to a defined piece of an undefined whole.In the current case, this means don't agree to the terms and conditions of a hard money loan (or any critical variable of an investment) without fully understanding the cause and effect of all critical deal points and variables.

It offers no benefits only drawbacks.If both are active then a strong operating agreement should be drafted and a lawyer consulted to define who is responsible for what.

If they are active in the CRE (commercial real estate) market too - as many Richmond real estate lawyers are, they will have other banker, real estate agent, and possibly investor/mentor contacts to share - if you ask and define what you are looking for. 

In the plan he suggests defining your investing criteria to include loan to value, cash flow requirements, maximum purchasing amount, maximum rehab amount and maximum time frame.  

QuickBooks can also be setup to classify incoming transactions based on rules that you define. 

Just define your goals then take the steps that will alwasy bring you closer to your real estate goals.

., Investing in single, defined real property is similar to investing in a very small capitalization public co, requires extensive due diligence, or an analyst you trust, or just a crap shoot.You might be more comfortable with a diversified private real estate investment fund.  

Define lower barrier to entry that you mention on crowdfunding?