Has anyone here (agent, investor, contractor) ever had an aspiring investor ride along with them to see what a typical day is like?

That on its own is a huge asset and piece of security many aspire to.

They are usually hard-working aspirational people that are immersed in real estate and self-improvement.Sure, intelligence is a big part of many people's success but skills can be learned. 

Thats why I am looking to find the cheapest money out there so that I can get started on my real estate aspirations!

Hello everyone,My name is Marco Harris II, I am a research scientist/aspiring real estate investor in Durham NC.

In the same way that leverage + price increases led to a spiral of appreciation, I can see price decreases resulting in more and more mortgage defaults that create a downward spiral in prices.

Hi all, I am an aspiring Los Angeles Based RE Investor and was wondering should I file documents to create my Real Estate Business and protect it?

You aren't doing them a favor, you are using your own money, and you are paying full market value as measured at the time of the buyout (unless you like being sued).The question about cashing out investors and keeping the property for yourself is a common question from aspiring syndicators. 

Once you decide which you prefer go get as much education as you can, give yourself 12 weeks or so for reading books and researching online then go get contacts, find real people doing what you aspire to do and get mentored.

I meet with a lot of aspiring flippers and while it's always flattering to have people seeking your advice, I worry their is a lot of magical thinking in the current market. 15-25K on a flip in my view is simply not enough margin to compensate for the risk.