It is allows sourcing deals from anywhere (not just the deals from the party that runs it and who is trying to channel investors into it), and allows people to perform real, collaborative due diligence to poke holes in deals (and isn't just a "rah-rah let's go" for preselected deals), etc.It sounds like you're looking at the first type of group.

Purchase price: $115,000 Cash invested: $33,396 Sale price: $225,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Otis "Lee" Sams, successfully completed a fix-and-flip on Millgate Drive, Spring, TX 77373.

@Dave Foster  Thanks Dave.

Purchase price: $185,000 Cash invested: $33,900 Sale price: $280,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a deal on Sierra Drive, Coulterville, CA 95311.

Purchase price: $200,450 Cash invested: $16,000 Sale price: $319,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a deal on Spruce Street, Modesto, CA.

Looking to strengthen my network and collaborate with like minded investors and entrepreneurs. 

@Dave Foster ?

Purchase price: $290,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Sale price: $390,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Seth Choate, successfully completed a deal on Cypress Place, Los Banos, CA.

Purchase price: $165,000 Cash invested: $35,000 Sale price: $245,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Jamari Sprueli, successfully completed a deal on Greendale Lane, Jonesboro, GA.

New to the community and looking forward to learning and hopefully collaborating with other members.