And don't forget, states don't have 4-profit business to create wealth, no money-tree out in a yard to shake, states $ is from THE PEOPLE, so that $50 Billion is all Californians paying for it.  

I grew up in North Florida so I have a lot of family, friends and business contacts in that area.  

And to be honest, I have only considered a hard money loan because that is what my few mentors primarily use to fund their flipping businesses.

My business partner does a lot of work for UB property owners and shares some pretty rough stories with me.

Quote from @Gianma Vanzo: My wife and I are HI W2 and business owners.

Would also love to connect with experienced Cleveland rental investors.Much Thanks Hi you are not getting 2% rule, I am (and others that have been doing business there for years) .

But I agree with you these guys pass up a ton of listing opportunities and given the amount of money they spend thats just wasting marketing dollars in my mind.. the laws are changing on wholesale assignment business model.. like most things RE its always changing and evolving. 

Getting a call weekly or even more often might be a problem if you're too busy, on top of managing taxes, general scheduled maintenance, etc."

I've been in a co-living mastermind for a year, but I'm curious how you set your business up.

The wife and I are starting a real estate investing business.