While sophistication of your equity partners (private money lenders) will vary between residential and commercial, the principle of raising private capital is the same.You need to develop your own system which allows a constant stream of PML even when you don't need the funds and/or don't have an active deal under contract.For example; I raise private capital by offering free educational workshops for people with self-directed IRAs.

In the spirit of Goal Setting, here are my top 5 Tips for ensuring you set goals with the highest probability of success. 1.

I don't have much patience or sympathy towards the annual flood of "Terrific End-of-Year Tips to Cut Your Taxes" webinars, podcasts, articles and whatnot. 

Or a $1 Ribeye steak at Albertsons, then you tip the cashier.

I am looking to speak to some people that are knowledgeable about the self-storage market in the Memphis area. 

Quote from @Mitchell Gunlock: Quote from @Cliff Benner: Looking for Tips on how to find places that have multiple cabins or additional dwellings on a property that I could live on and run.

We own over 100 units in San Diego and have always self-managed. 

@Jonathan Vinas Operating a self-managed STR in North NJ or the Catskills is feasible with careful planning.

In my defense, it was so long ago, it's hard to remember. ;)

The HUD guidelines suggest a certain rent amount, but after inspections, the figure came back significantly lower than expected.Additionally, do you have any general tips for working within the bureaucracy of the Section 8 program?