Has anyone tried to operate a business on a plot of land with minimal development until it builds revenue for a structure (flea-market, private park, outdoor event venue, etc)?

Flipping is probably a little more intense, but can still be done with a day job, but again, my average flip versus my average rental: flip has made much better returns.And as for generational wealth and handing down something to your kids... well, I guess I view it as: if I can hand my kids a $10mm trust fund held in public securities, or $10mm real estate portfolio, they are going to be pretty set either way, but a real estate portfolio will continually have costs and work, a brokerage account is a bit more set and forget, with some periodic rebalancing.

Also you can call your local Escrow  officer and ask who she/he see's doing private loans in your market.. 

However, I know of some great wholesale nationwide providers/private companies.

Will he co-sign on loans from banks or private lenders, or will he just say, call 15 banks?

Additionally, are you recommending that we should prioritize taking action and securing properties that align with our long-term investment strategy?

Originally posted by @Jason Stofer:@Caleb Heimsoth - Is private lenders and hard money one and the same? 

Purchase price: $242,500 Sale price: $430,000 I used private lending to cover the down payment and closing costs, then paired it with a hard money loan to fund the project.

Did you receive security deposits with interest and pro rata rent for the month at settlement?

What’s the best way to secure a deal, and not encounter with another wholesaler going after the same property.