Also like the more experienced investors said I think gaining more knowledge or obtaining your real estate license (what I am doing) might be worth it.Best regards, Jo

The properties are all located in south Seattle region;  half are in Seattle proper and the other half in nearby suburbs.   

I am a full time property manager with a realtor's license so if you have any questions along the way, feel free to shoot me a text or email. 

Although less strict that what is required of a public offering, raising capital for syndication or similar deals still requires the proper framework and legal documentation.

Having the proper term helped a ton.

If you structure investments properly, you shouldn't pay taxes on rental income or on capital gains.

In Pennsylvania, you cannot just hire an MLO to handle origination unless you already have a state lending license and everything that goes with having that license.FYI: The typical MLO will not be qualified to advise you on all you need to know.

One big down side to keeping the 2 separate, if I Keep the construction side, now I need to maintain all my general contractors licenses, where as If I own the property then I don't need a GC license in certain areas.

Signing the waiver will block you from getting a commission because you will be in violation of several state rules and probably the licensing act itself if you say you are only an investor while acting as a broker.

Manufacturers will sometimes license their name, so you can have one name on the tool, but it's something else entirely.