I own a small real estate brokerage in CO and I'm also looking to start a mortgage company or at least having some staff members licensed as loan officers. 

I'm Desmond Tutu from Jacksonville Florida, passionate about real estate investing for some time now.

@Abdul QadirTo do well in Dayton, Ohio's real estate, study the market, know the local rules, and plan for extra costs at closing.

Hello BiggerPockets Community,I'm new to the world of real estate investing and am looking to start my first LLC to better manage my properties and protect my personal assets.

I am reaching out for some valuable insights and advice regarding an opportunity that has come my way, and your collective wisdom could make a significant impact.I've been in contact with Loan Direct LTD, particularly with James Baldwin, who claims to be a private lender offering various financing options for real estate projects.

If they insist on charging you, then file a complaint with the Florida licensing board here: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/real-estate-commission/complaints/When you file the complaint, the licensing board will notify the Broker.

a good team on the ground and a strong market will help success Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

A real wiring nightmare with things everywhere and dead rats under the couch.

Depending on what type of income/payout you received from the deal (as shown by the K1), there may be chances to offset some of those tax concerns from the K1 with real estate or other vehicles. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?