I'm just starting to use BiggerPockets and am really enjoying making connections this way.  I live in Utah and have always had several rental properties and mortgage notes that currently provide enough income to work from home.  I still lend private money to investors and then sell mortgage notes to more passive investors who like to play bank.  My website is www.secureprivatefunding.com.  Please say hi and let me know if I can assist you in your investments and in your businesses!  Thanks!