Hi all, I’m am trying to build up my education in this area.

Also, they don't educate the sellers as to what they are actually doing and that they are not the end buyer.

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

(An exception is if you own 5% of the company you work for)Agree, this is a great summary post on REPS with core concepts on how to qualify. .I think the complexity comes in when people have edge cases - it becomes difficult to write a simple short post that educates everyone.

Maybe you just want to fix up places and do flips.I would consider reading this beginner's guide, it is a lot of information but will help you get a good over view of different niches, financing and education. 

Since I post or comment frequently, he picked me out.

If you can JV for a seasoned developer and investor on a deal like this and make 10-20% of the upside while tagging along and learning from their experience, that education is going to be worth way more than trying to get a 50/50 split or something like that. 

If the goal is providing a place for education and inspiration to real estate investors, wouldn't his story do both? 

(Yes, I understand comments provided are simply educational, I will consult with an attorney before moving forward.