Better equity position) investments.In the grand scheme of things, the “Save up” options are just a matter of patience (which is not a strong suit of mine haha). 

It is also one of the best ways to hedge against inflation as property values and rents will continue to rise, once again, long term - it is not a get rich quick scheme.

From listening to the BiggerPockets podcasts, it sounds like everyone starts out wholesaling as a "get rich quick" scheme.  

Continue to be wise with your money and don't follow any get rich quick schemes.  

It certainly is not easy, and is in no way shape or form a get rich quick scheme.

I wonder if developing out a property might be a good option if you're looking to take advantage of the PPT rebate (although perhaps in the long term scheme of things it's not as important as it seems).Here's what I'm thinking: a single family home where you either develop a suite or add a carriage home / lane house.

Create a scheme for Petty Cash level, no questions asked stuff vs Purchase Order authorization at some level of estimated costs. 

I have been looking on sites like MeetUp to find real estate investment clubs in JHB but they all seem like "gurus" trying to sell a get rich quick scheme. 

Perhaps the IRS would like to be introduced to you to examine your tax evasion scheme.

I think it's great that you are willing to research this before making a decision to jump in, and I like that you are maintaining a realistic outlook instead of jumping into the get-rich quick scheme.