I think arbitrage is the riskiest of all str investments for numerous reasons.

@Jackson Sincerbeaux if this is a large hedge fund that is publicly traded, then they are working with numerous brokers and wholesalers alike to find and acquire deals.

There use depends on the type of trust setup - they can be used to bypass probate; eliminate ownership and control from a person subject to lawsuits; skip a generation on an inheritance and hence skip inheritance taxes, and numerous other uses.  

Actually, I don't think anyone here is hiring in your field.

We're new to this field and would appreciate any tips for getting started.

A deposit on cheaper ones...I've beeN an Airbnb and HomeAway host on numerous properties for the past 6 years. 

Hi Keri,I've navigated this several times over my 20 years in the field, both for myself and for clients.

I had to learn to establish relationships with people in the real estate investment field prior to purchasing and building.

We help clients close numerous multifamily deals in the valley each month and have good pulse on what's happening.Matt

I would also recommend you join @Jim Pfeifer's excellent community Left Field Investors as well.