The more we buy the better the discount so I am contemplating opening it up to other people as a win/win. 

I just want to connect with other people who are doing short term loans on real estate projects that are not institutions.

I'm not sure if I'd like to take a chance in sourcing new tenants in the area and hoping I don't get bad ones, given that the area seems to be one that lots of people stay away from.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.

Flat fee can work well for people who are knowledgeable in real estate principles and law, have experience negotiating deals, and have time to devote.  

Remember, deals come from people, not licenses.

Nowadays there are a lot more strategies available to a lot more people, and that has changed the avatars of who is investing in real estate.Not every investor is defining "success" in the same way.

I suspect they are using someone else's identity or hiding something negative from their landlord.It is not uncommon for people to have good credit but still have an eviction or other problems with a previous landlord.

Don't forget the people on the demonstration are just sales people.  

@Paul Bogard Any real estate agent who promotes themselves as an agent who is a specialist on renting out bedrooms should be moved to the bottom of the list of people to take real estate advice from.....