Trying to get as much info as I can before embarking on this journey so I can plan accordingly.

Giti tire (even though its up state still helps Charleston) BMW of course  and 16 hotels being built in Charleston proper.. along with cruise line industry building a embarkation debarkation facility in Charleston which is HUGE to local business.. along with the southern Charm...

For new investors, it's either not immediately feasible (leading to discouragement at they embark on their RE journey) or can be dangerous as newbs typically don't have the experience yet to properly assess potential risks / pitfalls that may arise.

Why do you think of all the "SCAM or system or guru" you encounter are not what you actually need.What due diligence are you talking about.Simple math is your answer:  1 + 2 = 31 - You are about to embark on a path where you will be responsible for handling Billions of dollars (yes...billions...if you do it right), and you want to be smart enough to make sure the scales tip in your direction...as far as those dollars are concerned.2 - Real Estate Investing is a career choice, or at least you need to think and act on it that way, in order to be successful. 

Most seasoned investors here on BP allude to the fact that their profit is made on the day of purchase (because the properties they buy are ALREADY worth more than they paid for it), and so any future appreciation is a bonus, not a given.For the unseasoned investor, let those sentiments soak into your being before embarking...

I see seller finance to a wrap as a very advanced strategy for companies that have the wherewithal to handle the defaults and or payoff the underlying note if the lender gets wind and invokes the alienation clause.So there are some other things to think about as you embark on this.

I have a flip underway and recently embarked on direct mail marketing campaigns for off market properties with a focus on absentee owners of 1-4 units in the suburbs north of the city. 

I’m embarking on a new journey to be a Property Manager and I’ll be managing some residentials, multifamily and commercial building.

Many experienced investors are able to embark on multiple projects due to their ability raise funds.

WHY do you want to embark on this real estate journey in the first place?