Hi Johnny:

I admire your dream... and it's probably going to be just that... a dream. For starters, may I suggest Mark Cuban? He would be a "hard sell" but I think he would listen... and if he has no interest, I think he would aim you in the direction of someone who would.

To my way of thinking... you would probably be giving up control and that is never a good thing. If you can find a lender instead of an invester who wants to "call the shots"... that would be a good thing... but the terms and lifespan of the loan would need to be very generous.

With so much competition today... you (and the rest of us) have very long odds but I wish you all the best. Someday, I hope to buy a bestseller written by you, outlining the path you took to find success.

Dave