There are some "rough" parts of Peoria that not many investors want to venture into.

That said, I can handle it when necessary and have successfully built multiple self-started businesses and ventures in real estate investing (REI).

A little over 15 years ago, in the late spring of 2009, I was a brand spanking new real estate agent coming off of a miserably failed real estate investment venture.

If anyone does this, theyre likely doing it as a favor and not a for-profit venture. 

who are involved in wholesaling or other real estate ventures.

:) as for now, my next investment venture is Short Term Rentals.

Why not joint venture with someone who has money, fix & flip itWhy not rent it out for at least the monthly carrying costs.Why not sell it on a lease option, get 10% cash up front to fund school? 

Sales is a time-intensive venture, and it takes years to develop a pipeline of clients.

Here is a solid example you can adapt for a joint venture (there are differences, beyond just nomenclature, for a partnership and a joint venture): https://templatelab.com/joint-venture-agreement/Again, I would caution use of this document without a professional to review it.

I have seen schemes like that and they are demeaning.This course teaches you how to approach real estate investors, offer them financing for their ventures and then find that financing.