I still am on the lists of all the major wholesalers and still show up to showings occasionally on properties that might have enough margin for me but have not purchased recently from a wholesaler.Just like Adrien says, they provide a service of marketing and negotiating contracts for you.

I have found a good market and have built a good team thus far and I'm ready for my first flip.

You may also be able to "make your market" if you can hit a critical mass.

Through loopholes there are many home owners that are illegal immigrants, if they get deported , what will happen to their homes?

As the CFO of a regional developer, I’m all about creative solutions in real estate, and your focus on building housing in a tight market like West Boise really resonates.That first 17-unit project with your friends and dad as the lead investor?

I'm looking for ways to invest in up-and-coming markets in Southern California, such as in San Bernardino County and Riverside County.

Nobody thinks they can invest in the stock market with little money and retire, investing in real estate with little money and retire is equally unrealistic. 

Occasionally I'll see properties coming on the market where the seller has a VA loan with a low interest rate.  

Access to Cash Value: A properly structured permanent life insurance policy (like an IUL or whole life) can build cash value that you can borrow against for property acquisitions, renovations, or even as a safety net during market downturns. 2.

Thus, the realistic options are 1031 to DSTs or sell, pay tax, and invest in marketable securities!?