The ultimate goal of the first deal should be to do the first deal so you can do the second deal!

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

Ultimately our main goal build a portfolio of multiple different types of investment properties, buy and holds, rental properties, and fix/flips; but the wholesaling side of real estate seems like an attractive venture as we are just starting with little capital and it could provide us with a revenue stream to become a cash buyer. 

However, do you think that the program ultimately exists to assure that you succeed or does it exist to make PM money?

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

I am happy to speak to what I have seen as the most common set up from a tax perspective to give you a starting point for a deeper discussion, but ultimately you will want to speak with your CPA in conjunction with an asset protection attorney because this requires a deep dive into your specific situation.  

Here are a few I recommend: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" by Roberto Kiyosaki; "Set for Life" by Scott Trench; "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer; "The BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide" found here on BP; "The Book on Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Tuner.

However I am ultimately looking for a win/ win/ win for all parties.

But ultimately a better loan for you too.

I know there's not an ultimate answer, but what would be your way of getting started with real estate investing in my position?