I honestly turned a crucial corner when I made up my mind that I am not in this game just for money.

I didn't think about investing in real estate until I was talking to my friend after his trip to E3 and his desire to start up an indie game company.

Both Did ok, but not real well.Decided to get back in the game this summer and look for some new friends!.

and I have been "out of the game" for a little while.

What cottage industries will form to pre-qualify accredited investors for promoters?

What type of equity (profit sharing) partnership is considered normal standard in our industry?

@Purnell Cook it's not a matter of recommending it or not, if you want MLS access in the BAREIS coverage region you don't have a choice, it's the only game in town. 

Having been an out-of-state investor since January 2004 I can tell you that you'd be far ahead of the game in other markets where the economy is strong and the numbers pencil out.As Brandon Turner has mentioned, there are some turnkey providers here on BiggerPockets.

If you take yourself out of the game now, what will you do until that refi comes through?

It's definitley a numbers game.