I don;t work for BP, but I have written a lot in the past on how good this site has been for me personally and also for my business, so when I saw this post, I wanted to jump on and throw my .02 cents in on it.I personally think this is a great value if you are on the site and being active.

Drug activity is another.

My favorite answer...it depends.

It's refreshing to find an online community where most of the (active)members are so passionate about the subject at hand, and more than that, openly willing to discuss, and lend a hand to people who are at a disadvantage due to being new in the business.So thank you.

So long as you don't advertsie, meet your accredited investors through other relationships, keep active capital investors below the current minimum, don't provide written guarantees or even suggesting a specific return beyond interest rates, never use all your sources in the same deal and have agreements that they will take other investors out with notice, then I'd say you will be fine. :)After a few years working under those conditions you can think about growing.I realize you want to market the projects to your investors with big numbers, that is an absolute beginner mistake.

Do you materially participate or actively participate in the rentals?

Your family might like a passive income, so they could have an LLC and that LLC could be a member of the property owing LLC, where they lend the money and take no active management role, see your tax guy, there are a few here who may chime in.

I just left Active Duty Air Force myself this past summer.

Get the lien release at final payment from ALL contractors and ALL subs.Also, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure these contractors and subs are licensed (meaning you need to check with your state licensing board to make sure they are active and current) as well as insured (ask for their insurance evidence, including workers comp.I only pay progress and I personally like to buy materials myself and avoid the mark-ups.

A lot depends on your market activity and whether or not you need an agent to help promote it.