You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

Method of choice was looking for potential properties online using redfin then when I had run simple numbers I would drive by each property and its neighborhood and if it was worth pursuing, I would schedule to see the property through the selling agent.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

Quote from @Patricio Acosta: I finally found the perfect flip in Coronado, San Diego—the agent hasn’t received any offers, the listing price is reasonable, and the home has huge potential.

You may need a Phase 2 as well in case Phase 1 finds potential concerns (say, issues due to a nearby Gas station).

If you don't plan on allowing 4+ cats in your rental in the future you shouldn't start now.

I can see the value in what you’re doing in the rural southeast—new construction in those areas has a lot of untapped potential, and I like how you’re handling the financing with Fannie Mae assumable loans and light debt.

Setting Up Calls & Zoom Meetings the Right WayOnce you find potential lenders, keep it compliant:✅ Educate first – Share how private lending works before discussing deals.✅ Talk terms, not deals – Discuss general loan structures, interest rates, and process.✅ Build a lender list – Pre-vet lenders before bringing them deals to avoid public solicitation issues.4.

The focus is more on the property's potential income and your ability to service the debt.

The participants should contact a knowledgable insurance agency specializing in investment real estate.The only person or entity needing to execute documents for a future refinance or sale is the buyer.