It doesn't work for all, and all should be aware of the risks associated with this, but it isn't a scam in any way. 

He's pretty much like a brother to me and is one of the friends I spend a lot of time with... but I don't want to be a video game playing stoner.Something that Josh and Brandon often emphasize here on BiggerPockets is to associate with the kind of people you strive to be like.

Private lenders are friends family and associates that lend to you because they know and trust you.

It will not allow me to post her contact info - but if you google Remax Elite Services on Broadway (Grove City) and ask for Emily (or Frank, her associate) - they should be able to chat with you.

I am a real estate broker in Windsor CT but have another brokerage based in Fairfield County with agents and an associate broker.

I have been a landlord for a while, but after seeing the advantages of being licensed I have passed the Michigan exam and am hired by American Associates in my hometown of Fenton.  

Hello everyone, One real estate association that holds monthly networking events in Tampa that I would recommend is TBREIA.

The risks that may be associated with this investment  are if the company becomes insolvent, but even that risk is marginalized as you still have an actionable deed, purchased at 60-70% of value, to a house that you can foreclose and take full possession.2.

The Apartment Association of SE Wisconsin http://www.meetup.com/Milwaukee-Apartment-Associat...I also like the facebook groups Wisconsin Landlords Unite. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453492581536529/ Also, Brew City Real Estate Investment Meetup has many members who are landlordshttp://www.meetup.com/Brew-City-Real-Estate-Invest...

Currently, I am associated with Stewardship Properties, located in Eugene, Oregon, and have the resources able to take on anything from minor repairs to serious problems.Contact me and we can discuss our criteria and see if we can come together and help each other succeed.