If so they may have a real estate license or they may work with an agent that relies on repeat business rather than a one-off purchase. 

Happy to discuss this further on what might make the most sense for your end goal.If you are renting right now and starting your path in real estate investing, as said above, I really do like the house hacking strategy for your situation.

Started with the flip business 2 years ago and going strong. id say start by practicing comps in your area, learn your market and go to real estate meetups.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Worked with a real estate agent in the area.

Seller of said property is not willing to do terms.I go forth into the MLS or elsewhere and find a seller on any type of property willing to do the terms I want AND is ok with me selling their property and substitute the collateral with another real estate asset of same/more value.

I don't think real estate is great there, however, as an investment vehicle. 

The thread addresses a different topic, the Real Estate Professional status, but the same principle applies to the hours in both contexts.

@Zachary JensenThe originalPost “ why wouldn’t an accredited investor invest with no risk….”Why is it that people think there is no risk in real estate.

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