I know that Southern California is extremely expensive, but I want to accommodate both my passion for real estate and my family's desire to live in Southern California by the beach.

You may want to see if they can find private money on their own if you do not desire to hold the loan for at least a short term.  

I considered a house hack, however the homes that I could afford were in areas that my friends and I did not desire to live (I share rent 4 ways in a condo on the beach).

The best we have done for CMA is use $/SF for units in more desirable pockets nearby or $/SF from smaller 1BR units in the same building.

Both have a desire to contribute to society to assist others and succeed at that.

Especially in Austin.From flips, to buy and holds, and everything in-between - you just have to find out what your desires are - Let me know if I can help in any way.Here's to Desires & their CompletionEric

@Michael SwanSwanny, you seem like a very organized person, have you made detailed plans to get you to your desired exit point in 10 years?  

As far as entities, an LLC can elect to be taxed as an S corp if desired.

Has anyone advertised on Craigslist as a service their desire to take over a mortgage as financial help for people in trouble? 

FU money, as the author defines it, is also strongly a function of your desired lifestyle.So again....you need to:1.