I'm bringing the deal, which I've carefully analyzed and managing the whole process from purchasing, furnishing, designing, managing, etc (this is for a short term rental) If I didn't need them to take out the loan I would just do a pay back monthly with a 5 year balloon after cashing out equity from the house.  

I've engage in Realtor referred professionals, but my bank is a key partner in my financial matters. 

For instance, inadequate/improperly designed water diversion systems can cause major problems (e.g.; rot, masonry degradation, foundation settling) that won't emerge for several years.

A real estate broker is any person who, for another and for commission, fee, or other valuable consideration or with the intention or expectation of receiving the same directly or indirectly lists, sells, exchanges, buys or rents, manages, or offers or attempts to negotiate a sale, option, exchange, purchase or rental of an interest or estate in real estate, or advertises or holds out as engaged in these activities. 64.

A household with more than $1MM in net worth excluding their personal residenceThere are some other options and more details, but if you can check either of the items above, you are safe to call yourself an accredited investor.The more complicated designation is the Sophisticated Investor.

It was designed and built by JAS (https://jasdesignbuild.com/).

Whether this is by design or because they are overwhelmed by their own success remains to be seen.HOWEVER, for those that have spoken to the company and felt that they were on the level, I would say follow your gut but be very sure you take responsibility for doing your own due diligence.

It starts with a self-directed IRA held by a custodian, but the IRA simply makes one investment into a specially designed LLC entity.

Quote from @Calvin Thomas: It's $99 for a professionally designed, 50-page workbook and five hours of coaching people on all aspects of life, not just real estate.

My client purchased the property due to the age, condition, low maintenance/durable design, and income relative to the acquisition cost and overall price.