So the barrier to entry is not as high as traditional investments.

I have a few people interested in investing with me strictly as cash partners.  

Upfront expenses and monthly payments must be considered when calculating the return on your investment.EXAMPLEYou cash out $100,000 of your equity and use this as a down payment on a $400,000 investment property.

Were they transitioning from a smaller investment?

The people that run these companies usually come from an "investment banking", real estate, or construction background.

I am looking forward to meeting people from different aspects of the Real Estate Investing world.

More ways for Real Estate Agents to benefit from AB 1033// New Listing Opportunities:More properties to list and sell as ADUs gain condo status Ability to represent both the primary home and ADU as separate sales Potential to attract buyers looking for affordable entry-level ownership // Investment Consultant Services:Helping clients understand how to legally separate and sell ADUs Advising property owners on maximizing value through ADU sales Connecting clients with lenders and legal experts for ADU transactions // Business Development:Becoming a preferred resource for ADU-to-condo conversions Leveraging AB 1033 knowledge to attract new clients and listings

I'm looking to buy houses off market for personal investments.

It all really depends on your overall situation and your investing strategy.

Not necessarily (the above list is not in any particular order either) they both have positives and negatives but it really boils down to your investment strategy and what does your property offer renters that others don't?