saying you don't have the time anymore - that's questionable.and what i mean is, how accurate is that statement.alot of people come to this conclusion too quickly.many times they're really saying,"I don't want to make the time."

I originally was going to go the route of buying a property in order to rent out and use the $25,000 for expenses and down payment, however, after watching some shows like "income properties" and another show on flipping houses, I came to the conclusion that flipping houses will get me the money I need much quicker so that I can invest in larger apartment buildings which is my final goal for retirement.My question is; Where do I find a group (in NC) to help mentor me in flipping houses.

Here are some factors to consider:Shared decision making: both parties must be on the same page regarding the property search, financing, management and exit strategy.Increased risk: two inexperienced investors may make mistakes that can impact their finances and the success of the investment.Increased responsibilities: both parties are responsible for the success of the investment and must divide tasks such as property management and maintenance.Possible differences in long-term goals: it's important to ensure that both parties have similar goals and expectations for the investment.In conclusion, buying a simple and affordable property may be a safer option for a first-time investor, but partnering with another newbie to purchase a more expensive and attractive property can also be worth the risk if both parties are well-prepared and have aligned expectations.

Escrow the expected rents, taxes, fees etc and at the conclusion of the the term escrow pays you out. 2.

How are you coming to that conclusion?

Once you start getting more comfortable with the contractor, you can try 1/3 upfront, 1/3 at the midpoint and 1/3 at conclusion of work.

@Carla Jones You really won't know until you try and then from there you could draw your own conclusion. 

Are there devices that can be installed in a residence that can conclusively there was continuous smoking in the residence? 

But I did a little research and I came up with the same conclusion as you did, no lines of credit.

Left leaning publication alert.https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/quartz/So, pointing a finger at us mean, greedy capitalist real estate people is not out of the realm of possibilities for this publication.Anyone can present factual information, but do so in a “cherry pick” manner and support any conclusion you start out to support.