He liked the idea so we created an LLC and a partnership agreement and he deposited 100k into the business account.

If you want to nestle into North Scottsdale, you can get the big house and a decent lot, but it will not be a huge lot. 

It's probably going to mean paying points at closing, a high rate, and a serious pre-payment penalty (like 5 years). 

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

Greetings everyone and a Happy New Year!

If your properties are all located in CA I would advise looking in states like IN, OH, FL, TN, OR, GA and a few other states depending on comfort zone.

The projects discussed on this string are from a previous company called Financial Attunement, where Neal was a junior partner, and a senior partner was CEO of that company and primary decision-maker.

I do / done many rent to own (contract for deed) and a few seller finananced deals where I keep the note.Why not in parallel use a flat fee listing on MLS too?   

Greg,You are correct I made some opinions based on reviews and a youtube video I watched where the first thing the gentleman said is "We are Not a lender".

Your mentor’s advice about starting with a rental property is solid, and a duplex could be a great option for house hacking.