Basically the whole system is a ponzi scheme, but pretty much everyone is in on it.Our debt based system is the number one driver of inflation and in some cases appreciatation.It's the reason why you make more than your parents did.  

PONZI SCHEME. 

If you're successful, friends and family will approach you to get in on the action.What you propose sounds like a Ponzi scheme.

One is an active form of investing, the other is passive.. in the grand scheme of things passive is better, but it's a slow way of making money.

@Christina Piraino, you're certainly a prime target for any of these get-rich-by-giving-us-money schemes.

@Jacob Abuata well just realize this isn’t a fast game or get rich quick scheme.  

As of a couple weeks ago, I've been looking for programs or mentors with no luck, too many MLM schemes that I'm too suspicious about.

I understand that it's not a get rich quick scheme, and that achieving your goals in this business require a lot of persistence, but as Grant Cardone says, "It's easier to get rich once, than stay broke forever."

I understand that real estate is not a "get-rich-quick" scheme and takes hard-work and patience. 

(eg in a legal scheme to avoid an eviction etc).