My team hosts a Cashflow 101 game night monthly at Advanta IRA in Largo that would be great to help you find folks to lend to, you can get the details on my cashflowguys events page.  

You can also use your IRA to fund the deals.John Corey

Thanks, that would be important to know because I have been researching holding properties in LLCs/Roth IRAs

One way I have helped investors fund deals is by using IRA monies.Even though the majority of people are stunned with what has happened in the stock market their next thought turns to how can I earn that money back?

Hello Clayton,Welcome to Bigger Pockets...I live up by Sedona.Question do you have many investors using their IRA or 401k monies to invest in commercial property?

One local RE CPA I consulted with will set it up for $4000 :crying:

I've seen a website that will provide state specific forms and instructions on how to set up your own SDIRA for $125. I'd like to post the website...

New to investing in general other than my IRA (which I wouldn't really count).

I also sometimes stay after the meeting for drinks and more talking/networking.Also, my REIA has several meetings a month: the general meeting (where the speaker usually comes), more specific meetings like an IRA one, women's meeting, landlord meeting, etc.

of IRA and 401k money toward these reserves requirements.

Don't plan on touching IRA/401K until forced at 70 1/2.