.: Anyone with experience on Norada Promissory Notes? 

or any experience buying homes at auction in Sac? 

In my experience, there are a range of starting-off experiences, but one's experience is not always indicative of someone's desire/drive/commitment to pursue and thrive in real estate. 

Gives you experience and a feel for what's involved.

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We would like to create a partnership where we are 50/50 partners and he brings the cash and I bring the experience, knowledge, and contacts ect.

@Gil CanfuBased on my experience working with over 400 investors, investing in a single-family home in Dallas with a $300K budget is a smart move due to the area's strong rental demand and appreciation potential.

Made a decent profit for my first experience Lessons learned?

You save money, you get experience, and then you buy your own in a year.

Whatever approach aligns with your goals, I would hook up with a solid team focused on that investment strategy with the experience behind them—no need to pay your dues if someone else has and you can learn from them.