I would say that the value he brings is finding the deals, doing an initial diligence, having a local team set up for renovations/repairs/property management as well as knowledge of the neighborhood.

Or put in your interest rate here, and your loan balance there.The art is where I think most people struggle, and I don't think this can really be done without real world knowledge.  

This is the “over night” success that’s taken 20 years.2 - Superior uncommon knowledge, combined with experience and capital and a willingness to take a risk (speculate).  

Thank you for the absolute TREASURE trove of knowledge and selfless peer education provided on this forum. 

Need to know knowledge.

Engaging with seasoned investors and participating in discussions will expand your knowledge quickly.

In the meantime, focus on building your credit, saving for a down payment, and soaking up as much knowledge as you can.

The real life experience is the best option for learning and gaining the knowledge you need. 

When you are new, you can be your worst enemy (due to lack of knowledge, ego, and FOMO).If you are new, do you have a person who tells you that some deals suck?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge