Lenders desperately need/want business especially in this interest rate environment (right now, the main source of mortgage loan business in Florida is rehab financing as a result of the hurricane damages) and one way the big players differentiate themselves is by streamlining the process.

One thing I wish I knew starting out was the true overhead of running a RE business it can be pricey if you don't run your numbers right.

We have been in Business since 2000, survived the 2008 collapse.

It’s online only but purpose built for business owners and they have automation for those applying the Profit First cash management system.

Many are buying properties, doing minimal renovations to keep their crews busy, and selling with small or zero profit margins.Cash buyers are a priority.

See responses to your questions below: Correct, California is uniqueTo qualify for REPS you need to meet a number of criteria, including (but STRs that meet IRS criteria generally don't need REPS to leverage tax benefits): More than 50 percent of his/her time working in real property businesses; AND, More than 750 hours of service during the year.

Ive tried googling and have seen the business on linked in and other websites.

I live in Boston, but I was advised to start my real estate business elsewhere as Boston is very competitive.

A formal business built on this seems overkill as you’re essentially paying someone for a service that already has standard model.If you and the parnter have distinct business tasks/abilities (i.e. not what you would hire an agent or contractor for), such as off-market lead generation, that’s a different discussion.

There are easily 5-6 meetings per week you can go to and learn from people who have been in this business for decades.