Often you will increase your return this way as you are in control about the property that you purchase, the property management that can be engaged, etc.

PoL sent an email just days ago to their clients reassuring us that their recent $250 million engagement with a large institutional credit fund won't affect their commitment to the crowd, and that they won't follow the direction of their fellow marketplace lenders.Hmmm, just when I was considering giving my hml activities and investing more heavily with them, now I have doubts.

We really need to engage with other professionals in this industry

I'm completely new to real estate, so I'm excited to engage with you all!

But I've only been looking for about 2 days for a meetup on a date and time I'm not already set with a prior engagement.

As you are a real estate agent, it might be best to speak to developers that you come in contact with and engaged them on the topic of investing.  

Regular luncheons with agents can be quite insightful as they're engaging with the market throughout the day.

Teri, the fact that you are engaging in a flip in itself does not present a risk.

Maybe you can consider partnering with the folks that have these skills and are trustworthy before you engage. 

I don't have the capital nor inclination to invest locally so I am currently researching the markets I want to engage (Ohio, Memphis, Indiana, Texas, Birmingham are all on the table).