Do you have any suggestions on finding a mentor in real estate with the stock market and other ventures I have been apart in it just happens, I talk alot especially on vacations to really nice hotels.

Thank you @Dave Foster I look forward to my new venture and investing in real estate hoping to achieve financial freedom and enjoy my life with my kids and my beautiful wife that has a terrible debilitating autoimmune disease.

For your specific question about doing a JV on the loan, my suggestion would be that both go on the loan and then do a separate joint venture agreement...because you can not have an LLC on the loan for those loan types, they need to be in your personal names.I am not a lender so maybe one of my lender friends could chime on exactly this would work @Zack Karp, @Michael Facchini, or @Jose Valdovinos?

Quote from @Chris Barrett: Yes, and if the buyer isn't able to close due to reasons other than allowable in the OTP you will lose your EMD and they'll owe you money that they apparently couldn't pay in the first place...As the person bringing the EMD you are essentially Joint Venturing on the contract and as such you have the right to cancel the contract just as much as the wholesaler.

I wanted to bring in more houses, I wanted to take pictures with the guys and our remodeled houses like trophies and make media to bring in more sales, perhaps joint venture with other investors and grow a really strong powerhouse of a team and take on tough, challenging places and really beautify an old neighborhood.

I'm a very analytical person who won't start a new venture without first gaining a solid understanding, establishing the right framework and connections, and ensuring that I'm securing a great deal.

I want them to benefit from the success of our ventures and reap the rewards of their trust in me.

The properties are listed on MLS, the owner is a business connection from an alternate venture. 

Some investors have found that working with the right team even in challenging markets can be a pleasant and profitable venture.  

However, there is a straightforward process that does not require any secrets or gurus, which is illustrated below (click to enlarge).I will summarize each step below.GoalsSetting written goals is the foundation of any successful venture.