In other words, if the lender can become a mortgage broker, bonded and in compliance for originations, then you could work with a bank.

Cash and bonds are hurt by excessively loose fiscal policy.  

Each of the Zones offer various means of aid to local businesses, but for commercial properties and residential rental properties there are two areas of interest: 1) Bond money for rebuilding2) Bonus depreciationBy far, it is the bonus depreciation that has garnered the most interest.

Mortgage interest is calculated on a bond year of 360 days unless otherwise explicitly stated in the instrument.  

IMO, I believe it to be ok to use investments to buy other investments should a great deal come along, but I would still leave a significant portion of my wealth invested in the stock market, because as we all know anyone of these markets (RE, Bonds, stocks, S&P 500) go through their ups and downs. 

I'm still doing what I do, but am making all this money that's sitting idle or in stocks/bonds that carry big risks.

Just be weary of anyone that ask for 50% upfront for the cost of the project if they are not insured or bonded.

Investing in stocks, bonds, options, etc - I feel like the control is in another person's hand.

Super liens are established by stature or court order, not by agreement of a Trust, but the best way to know where you stand is by calling the  MI, housing development office, but I doubt it is.The second appears to me to be held by a non-profit association, a requirement for bonding through the state finance/development office, the state backs the bonds used for the loan advanced but it doesn't have to hold the note, but they could. 

And you can get an attorney title opinion before you buy much cheaper than a title insurance bond will cost.