Real estate can definitely provide an income where you can do it from anywhere, but it's far from passive if you want to get to the level you want to be at.One last thing - Real estate is a contact sport and you will get punched in the mouth - can you take a few punches and keep going?!

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Real estate, when done successfully, is overwhelmingly a team sport.

Because I cannot qualify for a new mortgage and do not have enough cash for a downpayment, I am interested in using a hardmoney loan to buy and flip a fixer to pay off my mortgages.I have some experience with contractors to repair the properties for rent.I have a full time job and I coach my children's sports teams, so I do not have a lot of time to dedicate to find deals.  

Real estate is a business, and business is a team sport. 

Real estate is a team sport so it’s great that you are seeking advice just realize a lot of people are just out for themselves and will make sure they profit from the deal vs you.

My last car(older sports car) it took me about 4 lenders to find one who would lend on that car.

This is a team sport.  

You guys have built an awesome community.I also know not to mess with a guy who sports facial hair and digs flannel.

You can't watch a sports game without seeing their commercial almost every break, how do you think they pay for it?