I would suggest that given your family's desire to help you, which is great, that perhaps you find a JV deal with an experienced operator and provide advice or assistance to your parents to enter into a JV and perhaps share the profits with them.

First real thoughts of re-entering the industry.

I am new to the real estate business and I am looking to enter the real estate world via the  wholesale method.

There you can enter your zip code to find other Bigger Pockets members near you.Best of luck to you!

I can lease option it out (i.e. enter into lease purchase, collect down payment in excess of the $10K behind in payments, and have rent at PITI + HOA).

My wife and I entered into an Agreement for Deed to sell our home in 2012.  

So as an introduction and thank you, here is how I entered REI.I bought my first rental property in 2005 with a VA loan.

I can also enter private loans.

Our rates typically span from 9 - 14% with 1% point upfront to the investor.Be certain to consult with appropriate professionals, such as an attorney, before you enter into any lending practices.

We recently entered into a contract to purchase a property.