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Also, since the cornerstone of real estate is actually finding good deals, you may start your REI career via wholesaling, which can generate a substantial side income (although active, not passive) that you can redirect back into growing a portfolio.  

I highly suggest starting out with BP's Free CourseSince the cornerstone of almost all real estate investing is sourcing good deals, it may be worth your while to study the techniques of wholesaling, as this will prove highly beneficial throughout your career.  

Jeff Hamlin Some banks I would recommend talking to:- Bank 21 (Tyler)- Fidelity Bank (Steve)- Cornerstone Bank (Michelle)- TriCentury Bank (TravisGood luck!

True, I read both of @Brandon Turner books and have been the corner stone of how motivated I am.

These usually become the cornerstone of a 1031 investors planning going  into retirement.So I know you said no 1031 but.....?

Cornerstone community in Menomonee Falls is a good option too.Mike

Even though I am just getting started, I wanted at the cornerstone of my real estate business to give back to the community.

Even when I paid them some with the credit card on the statement it showed cornerstone plumbing.

It could be a gift, or it could be a loan, other in his mind.Communication is the corner stone to a good partnership---pop him a call on your cellular and find out his side of it.Then the two of you can discuss other options if you think his option is not best.[2] He might want some control over you as a newbee to make sure you don't steer the ship into the rocks and put the whole investment into Davy Jones Locker.