I looked at apts for rent ads that sat to over a monthThen I called and asked if they would like all their rental headaches gone.And talked to them like a friend asked if it was easy Then said I would be happy to take their problems away as I was young with tons of energy to do repairs, evict bad tenets etcAnd all I wanted to do was pay them a set amount   Each month as opposed to the up-and-down rental situation that had gotten themselves into Believe it or not the conversation can Flovent Easley back-and-forth them finding out about me and me finding out about them and what they're able to do and want to do

I build and race cars when i can but also enjoy supporting my friends and other car enthusiast from minor work to some amazing restorations.

However, my area is nearby to that of @Christine Swaidan's, so the trend may be different in your area.The general idea is that because CA is so tenant-friendly, and because our property costs are so high, one bad tenant can wipe out months - or even years - of profitability.

I have family in the Conch Republic and see opportunities in the long-term rental market there for fix and rents.I've also seen some family friends invest in commercial property and in boats (AirBnB just off the island).

I've seen them friend's houses, seem to be effective, you just have to be thoughtful about the location and installation. 

Even if you friend doesn't use the card, your friend would pick up credit.  

A real estate friend of mine told me if I was not completely embarrassed by how low my offer was I was offering too much. 

Stay encouraged my friend... set your goal and make it happen.

Not sure what state you are operating out of, but you may reach out to an experienced wholesaler, and an investor friendly broker for additional information.

I make a lot per transaction and keep it because I am the brokerage.I have friends that are residential brokers and would rather babysit tons of agents for volume with low splits to make 100k a year and go play on the golf course all the time.