Quote from @Garrett Jennings: I wanted to check on the forums before I consider using this as a strategy.  

Looking for a gut check here because my CPA/tax guy is advising against dumping the brokerage account bc taxes, missed upside - but he also admits to not specializing in real estate asset/tax protection strategies.  

Not much there yet but there’s a gigantic project in the workshttps://www.mesadelsolnm.com/mediaOk, I'll have to check it out thanks !

MAREI's still here, we meet at the Double Tree on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 to 9 and we have a meeting after the meeting.1st Meeting is FREE.We have generally 100 in attendance.Come out and check it out, join our community -Next meeting is February 11th, 2025

I recommend checking Ohio, its a very beginner/landlord friendly state to get started. 

Good for you for checking though. 

The successful wholesalers are the ones that are direct with the seller and have done an analysis on the deal to show it can be a successful investment (always double check with your own)totally agree, I would add the don't act sketchy and present their available homes in a consistent/professional manner to buyers. 

Find a REIA group or check with the local realtors association to connect with investors.My 2 centsMike

I don’t have any legal advice, but maybe some helpful perspective.When we return security deposits, we write the check to all tenants on the lease, such as “Tenant A or Tenant B”.

I would check the find real estate agents link up at the top.