Yes and wondering how they are dealing with potential securities issues or if it was through the crowd funding angle?

I know that most people say it's dependent upon your area and what you are comfortable but I am just looking for any guidance.

Then you simply deny them.What it does, unfortunately, is induce people who aren't qualified to apply because you can't exclude them in the advertising or on a blind inquiry.

I don't expect people in the forum to be Paraguay experts, so I mostly seek feedback on the U.S. items.

Since you are taking on additional liability having tenants in place, you're probably going to want to update your insurance policy and put some sort of asset protection in place - most people use an LLC for a small portfolio.

The guy that used to take people on their Houston quit Dustin and now has a facebook page, Tax Liens & Deeds and Beyond.

I am just beginning my real estate journey and I'd love to get to know new people who have been at this for a while.

In Louisiana, this process is typically much more lax and I know several people who have succeeded in having homestead exemptions on several properties at once (no idea whether it's legal). 

Negative cash flow is not something I’d be okay with, but I know there are some instances where people are okay with taking a small hit for a big pay off with the appreciation (and hopes that the rent will go up).

I guess what I'm looking for is a legal loan shark, do people like this exist?