We were both relieved when we ended the arrangement and it took us a while to get back to the old ways.Let me ask you this: What happens later on when you have enough experience that you no longer need your friend's expertise and also have enough experience to make larger margins in your flips?

I studied this in school, so I have some expertise in this area.

If someone hired me they were hiring me for my expertise and my ability to front expensive marketing campaigns.

I'm particularly intrigued by your expertise in creative financing options outside of traditional banks.

Anyone that contacts me and wants my expertise but in the same breath tries to devalue my services within seconds goes to my trash file.

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@Chris Seveney this is your area of expertise

That requires like engineering and construction expertise... and municipal connections and negotiation mastery.. a TON of luck... and "balls of steel"!

Our partner, Seth Choate, identified the Grapevine Dr property as a strong investment opportunity through his local market expertise.

That seems more than just a RE investment: To me, the casino aspect of the investment would require specialized expertise (knowledge and individuals in place to make sure the business is a success) that seems to be a greater risk than the RE side of the deal.