That would improve participants skills and a great learning environment.

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He's an old guy, ex-military, been in the development for 17 years (but doesn't pay dues because his brother owns the house).We got into a tiff early because he was volunteering other people to do things and taking major renovation projects under his own belt, without much participation from others.

I'm interested in finding mentors, lenders, and real estate investing contacts in the area, to enhance my networking.

2) Since this is a POA should the homeowners be funding every enhancement to the neighborhood i.e. planting in common areas and light poles etc.?

Participating in a syndication maybe down the road for me when I can put aside only 10-20% of my liquid investable dollars towards it. 

@Jay Hinrichs,  there are so many things wrong with this story 1) No Multi Factor authentication ( It's a feature with google apps you just have to turn it on ) 2) Poor password discipline 3) Your vendor is accepting non encrypted non digitally signed emails :-((  There are companies like https://www.mimecast.com/ that are "relatively" easy for business to consume as part of their processes thus providing for secure messaging There are so MANY companies that don't have the proper tooling or processes to enhance security and thus combat fraud.

We are also going to use social media marketing since social media is a growing platform for self promotion and using Facebook and instagram ADS will enhance our business by reaching out to people with videos and clips.

Reading through the VA handbook:"If a property is to be owned by two or more eligible veterans, it may consist of four family units and one business unit, plus one additional unit for each veteran participating in the ownership.

Anyone who wants to is welcome to participate :).