Quote from @Jordan Brown: Hi my name is Jordan Im a future real estate investor, I want to submerge myself more in the real estate world and make connections.

In all seriousness, if this is the start of a budding STR business for you, your parents should understand. 

Shares of single-family landlords Invitation Homes INVH -1.26%decrease; red down pointing triangle and American Homes 4 Rent AMH -1.65% decrease; are trading at 35% and 20% discounts to their net asset values, respectively, according to real-estate analytics firm Green Street. 

It's great that you're focusing on building a solid foundation before diving into real estate.

Dennis' dad and I actually tripped over something similar back in Chandler.. we learned to tap into city planning websites and even call the permit offices directly to get a real sense of their backlogs.

Thank you,Phil Don’t have any experience with the mentioned mentors, but I do have 45 years experience in commercial real estate investing.Flipping (wholesaling) commercial properties require the same base of knowledge (real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance) that is a foundational requirement for flipping residential properties; PLUS, extensive knowledge of the commercial property TYPE one is trying to engage with, and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market for the subject property type. 

I both personally invest in real estate and help others gets started/expand their portfolios in various Midwest/midsouth markets.What I do with my kids: My wife and I have 2 of our rentals that are on the same street, with a home in between them.

Quote from @John Lasher: I've heard from so many investors that they have put a pause on their flipping business.

A cheap place to get to and stay, with good weather and plenty to do, especially for spouses/family that may be less interested in real estate. 

Friendship and business don’t always mix well, so it’s critical to use a solid lease and treat this as a business arrangement.