You can never match that with your personal savings rate.

Identify the resources they have and match the REI strategy to that. 

Ive been in contact with a real estate investor friendly realtor I was matched up with through the bigger pockets website.

Then you match that equity with a loan from a bank for 9%, and leverage up the note fund to 80% LTV.  

IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certifications like CPM or ARM, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards.Regional Experience – Local market knowledge is crucial, especially for properties in smaller cities.Property Type Expertise – Match the company’s strengths with your specific property type for better management.Company Culture – Look for a firm that values customer service and team management.

but it sounds like your mind is made up on this mentor.. flipping right now is a pretty tough gig for a beginner depending on market. very low inventory then sky high rates for your buyers. so use caution be careful also make sure you have a GREAT RE Broker who knows the values and what you should and shouldn't do in the rehab to maximize your returns. these things are very market specific U simply need to make sure your matching what is expected in the market you choose.. 

Over-inflating the purchase price to account for closing costs could be seen as fraud or could trigger issues with the loan approval, especially if the appraised value doesn’t match the inflated price.

They said it was a lot easier and better to simply create a new LLC to properly match what you are trying to do.  2) So, that is the other route, creating a brand new LLC.The PartnershipThe hardest ship to sail is a partnership, and there is no "fairest way" to do things. 

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