Hey BiggerPockets Community,As someone who's been immersed in the real estate space for a while, I’ve come across some incredibly effective strategies that have helped wholesalers and investors streamline their lead generation process.

I'd get a real estate lawyer and tell them the structure and partnership you want to create.

There are some potential downsides to a TIC, but they can be an effective solution for the right situation. 

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

Check with a real estate lawyer before taking action!

Realtors are the same percentagewise as any other profession, whether it be doctors, lawyers, contractors, you name it. 10% are garbage80% are average10% are pros If you can find the last 10%, go with a Realtor and make your life easier. 

Does the effectiveness of each vary by location?

The free marketing is not effective in a competitive market neither is the marketing strategy.

Our membership dues are under $200 per year, so I'd say it's well worth the money to have some representation.That being said, from what I've heard we are more organized and effective (possibly out of necessity) than many STRA's out there.

Over my 44 years I learned how to maximize my profits and deal with the frustration very effectively.