If I hire a contractor - I want to see past work and talk to past customers and see ongoing job sites.  

Absolutely agree, if it fits your intent.Come up with your own game plan, which starts by learning. 

At this stage of the game for you, I would focus on banking as much money as possible and absorbing as much information as you can on real estate.

This particular company also covers the seller from the day they buy the plan to closing, then covers the buyer for 13 months.FULL DISCLOSURE: I have no relationship with Home Warranty of America, except having been a customer and referring others to them. 

Member directory, bulk emails/SMS, group administration, surveys, visitor stats, custom emails/site domains, but most all capabilities (other than calendars, directory, and custom pages are all under the $25/mo pricing tier. 

This is to prevent people from being cute and playing this short, 15+% return game.

After being an active broker for 30+ years, I would encourage you to become a licensed agent and then broker.The experience of inspecting many properties on a daily basis, learning the listing as well as the selling side will only up your game when it comes to negotiating with a seller who's property you want to buy.Some of my best and most profitable 'flips' were because I went out on a listing call, knew the property values and was first on the scene. 

I started in the game right around your age. 

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the game and have been reading up on how to start.

Have you guys seen any young people kill the game?