Out of state offers lower price points and more landlord friendly areas in general (i.e. 

I am the agent and offer on my own deals.

By offering real value in a way that has high demand, I’ve been able to build strong relationships with people who are actively doing deals.

Now I am starting off on my own doing traditional wholesaling in Central FL, with an additional bonus of being able to offer low equity mirror wrap solutions to those who are in need.

Rentals generate passive income, so an S-Corp offers no added tax benefit.

These strategies are honestly not in the realm of "passive investment" any more though as it takes many offers.2.

They do offer access to mutual funds, but I do not love this option.

My CIPS® designation and global network allow me to offer clients insights into international real estate trends as well.

Some credit unions or local banks offer portfolio loans that don’t stick to the 4-unit limit, which could work well here.

Anyone contemplating the types of services some of these providers offer (sometimes into the tens of thousands of dollars) should first be able to articulate why the services are needed and how they will benefit from them.