They’ve likely invested a considerable amount of time and money into it.

Commercial and industrial are many types of investments.  

Listen to podcasts, read books, and if you plan to invest in the Netherlands find some resources that speak to that market specifically.

Quote from @Kyle Kline: Hello,I am curious if anybody has experience using short note investing to raise funds for an investment property down payment.

Legitimate lenders may charge a small application fee (around $250) to verify you’re serious, but if someone’s asking for thousands with no real intention of closing, that’s a huge red flag.On a more positive note, there are creative financing approaches out there.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

I'd estimate that there are less than 1,000 legitimate, or "professional" wholesalers, in the United States of America, as defined by individuals who make $100K flipping contracts, and collecting assignment fees, in any form, and who have made that amount of income more than 3 years in a row.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Dubai is considered one of the safest places to invest.

I have been investing here for years and I focus on the BRRRR strategy.