For the flip itself, this would mean a GC or better yet, have a crew there that can handle 60-70% of all the work meaning they are there working on it the day you close and stay there throughout the process till it's completed. 

(Joining local REIA meet up groups is a great way to network and be around like-minded people doing what you want to do).1.

You are brave or crazy.I think you $crewed yourself not having insurance.

Lending in the manner in which you are talking about in CA would require you to get licensed or use a license broker and therefore cost you 1-2 points which is less money that you can earn by doing it yourself as a broker.

How do you know it's an "elaborate scam and includes a circle of people"?

Move and list it.

Do you purchase small properties on campus, or do you own apartment buildings?

If it costs $500 to fill the oil tank and the tenant leaves it empty, that's $500 less you have to cover unpaid rent, cleaning, and repairs.

Just curious as I have no idea who they are so I can’t comment on them but wanted to check in to make sure people do more than just a google review and have done thorough research.Great post earlier today about the dos and fonts an investor had and lessons learned.

I think it all depends on what you are looking to do with the social media / how you want it to help you.