That sounds strange, but you have nothing holding you back from venturing out of your security...because you have lost that security blanket that was your job.I would venture to say, that most of the success stories in history, started out where you are right now...me included.So, with nothing holding you back, and with plenty of time on your hands (time will always be your greatest asset...since you can never get it back), if you want to get into REI, you need to do the following:1 - Learn,2 - Learn some more,3 - Keep learning.Places to learn (before you say "that costs money"), that don't cost any money are:1 - Online education sites that have free articles written by experts in their fields.2 - Free e-books, that you can get online.3 - Joining your local REIC's to both learn and network.4 - ...and never stop learning...even when you become a success at this (and you will)Also, three very critical actions you MUST follow to be a success:1 - Always think possitive.2 - Train yourself to think of future "obstacles" as temporary problems...and you are the problem solver. 

Without you, NO WAY, I would have the courage to venture into real state investing.

Also you could put the property under contract to purchase as principle, write a joint-venture agreement with wholesaler that discloses the split (reviewed by an attorney), then assign your interest in the contract to the buyer for the assignment fee.

How are joint ventures setup, what document is used to make sure you have rights in the deal?  

If it’s purely a for-profit venture for the seller, then yes, rates may be higher.

Hey BP,I don't normally don't post but have decided I am going to start a log of my husband and I venture into building a New construction Spec House.

Thanks for responding and sharing , I am savvy on the single home purchasing, however want to venture out and invest on the  n commercial side.

But now I'm thinking of venturing out.I had always run under the assumption that buying plots of land and developing couldn't really be profitable in my area, as land prices immediately around me can be a bit insane.

Venture investing isn't for everyone, we realize. 

Some hands-on experience in the field you are wanting them to do your accounting always helps them understand your business model better than one who has not venture into the REI space.