By the end of the year, I also plan to venture into some fix-and-flip projects in Central Ohio, further building my experience and portfolio (God willing). 

Kudos to him for doing it, but his rules and his dogmatic approach is also the same thing that made Open Door Capital a horrible venture because they skip over being pragmatic.

No risk, just reward—whether for personal deals, joint ventures, or simply passing along awesome prospects to each other, I’m always actively prospecting for new deals and sharing them with my network.Let’s collaborate, learn, and grow together!

I would venture a guess that many investors believe that agents who cover the same territory are competitors, however as I'm sure you are aware that there is more success in collaboration as agents than competition.

Currently I have about $1M sunk into a previous business venture, so I expected I would have to pull some equity out but wanted to explore all options first. 

If that is what was meant, spend a couple minuets and think about putting some ethics into your work flow.

@Richard Volkov Do you have some sort of legal document written up to help facilitate this venture? 

Has a large following .I believe this is new venture Not recommending it or disapproving it as I don’t know enough about it.

MOST transaction aren’t BELOW market, although I’d venture that 85% of those buyers BELIEVE they’re purchasing real property at a discount.  

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.