B) Has anyone else had issues with getting the sellers to feel comfortable signing when you are essentially not putting earnest money down?

The end goal is to keep stretching my comfort level :)

Hi guys,I'm curious if anyone has used crowdfunding platforms such as CrowdStreet and how they became comfortable enough with the general partner/ investment to actually invest?  

How much money in "reserves" do you feel comfortable with?

That way everyone knows it's covered.You can discuss it with the seller to see what everyone's most comfortable with.

Does anyone that has experience doing off market deals have any advice as to how you got comfortable doing them?

Sounding fair would be based on what you are and the seller are comfortable with.

- I have been told it is easier on sellers to use a standard real estate purchase agreement from office depot as it is not intimidating to sellers and it makes them more comfortable, what are your thoughts?

I love the idea of working for myself and working hard to earn money to quit my job and live comfortably.

If it's interesting to you and makes sense, then pursue some Additional Education on the topic and get with a local REI attorney and title company in your area to get all your paperwork set up once your comfortable with the process.