As for starting a business, are you looking to start a "real estate" business or "non-real estate" business?

I think you're really against the strategy and that is ok, but for some people it can be a decent opportunity.

Hello, How do you comp a property that is 12,000 sq ft and mixed use 3 vacant store fronts and apartments above? Thanks, Bernice 

My name is Batyr, and I’m a real estate investor specializing in co-living (PadSplit) and multi-family properties using creative finance strategies.

My wife and I have an opportunity to purchase a property in South Lake Tahoe from her father.

Quote from @Joshua Alcantara: I’m looking to move out of the current "red ocean" of real estate wholesaling and focus on helping sellers with problematic titles, such as liens, divorce issues, probate, quitclaim deeds, etc.All my previous high-value assignment fees came from working with sellers who inherited properties without a proper deed.

@Zack Whiting Id change your mindset of real estate investing being a hobby and making it a more serious part of your life.

Let’s say you need to raise $100K for a deal that will net $50K in profit
1) Equity Split – Split profits with your investor.
- 50/50 split on $50K profit
-  $25K to investor, $25K to you

2) Preferred Return –...

I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

Quote from @Virginia Frost: I'm always looking for a good opportunity but honestly my next purchase will probably be something that I don't have to do a total overhaul on.