The so called "experts" very often lack the intestinal fortitude to implement.  

This really depends on your skill set, your finances, your willingness to work at the business, and about 17 other variables.Buying a portfolio is a great way to jump in but only if you know the law inside and out, have processes set up for managing them, and you have the time/fortitude to handle it all.

Especially thank you to my partner who I would never have had the physical and mental fortitude to keep going in this REI roller coaster @Joel Mendenhall, you're an amazing Project Manager.And thankful that I have the strength and courage to listen to my intuition and judgement which helps me weed out all the naysayers and the negativity about REI. 

because you cant do both my friend. if this is you goal you should focus on your genre of real estate if you will. master one aspect at a time. i come here because the real deal type folks are here with advice. donald trump has those get rich quick real estate schemes if you want to take the class. lol. 550k and above are major numbers. study those duplexes and those like it in the area. do the numbers for 6 months or better. have fortitude to study and learn, then start looking. but then your a shark looking.

TimSorry you're having to "walk the high and narrow road" on this one,,,Got a suggestion though,,just food for thoughtAlways offer your contractors a bonus for finishing early ,passing inspection,& work done in a timely manner,,,,Always stipulate a fine per day over deadlines,,,,I enjoy your post and hope you come out OK on this one,,,,as my dear Latino colleagues say "You got "cajones",,,,[stones] ,,,,i.e "great intestinal fortitude"Best RegardsDave DoyleMonrovia Ca

Never heard of an application fee, and yes, most HML will run credit, if people don't pay their bills, then why would they pay a lender if something went wrong with the rehab.Ian BarnesManaging Director Fortitude Investments LLC

This will help you determine if you have the fortitude to learn the rules and follow through to understand what is going on. 

That takes intestinal fortitude to do for very long!

Most wannabe wholesalers are looking to get rich quick and don't have the fortitude to stick with it for very long when deals don't just fall in their lap; those who are willing to stick with it will get my attention...and respect.

Great job and fortitude .