Tax Savings:While it’s true that the stock market has been strong, real estate offers unique tax advantages that aren’t available with other asset classes.

I've never asked them to be my mentor and they have never offered.

There are also some great incentives that some builders offer to move their properties. 

Thank you all for taking the time to offer your advice.

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

Part of the motivation for congress writing Dodd Frank was to clamp down on the investors offering preditory terms re  rent to own and seller financing and that view has carried into craigslist rent to own adds and you say zillow. 

They will match effort for effort jumping on seller calls and helping you close deals, walk you through contracts, make connections to attorneys, etc.  

Same month June of 2021 I was offered a great duplex and partnered up with my parents 50/50.

Even if they offer a 721 on any property, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

Fund and Grow appears to offer nothing more than one of those credit card stacking schemes that were popular here years ago.