No one will every care about your business or your deals as much as you do.

Or if you wanted to run a real business, becoming a private lender would clean up, but it's a lot of work. 

Which in turn will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the market.

Make sure you follow the law and conduct business with honesty and integrity.Remember to stay persistent, continue learning, and take action towards your goals.

I own a media business specializing in video for social media and live events.

Keep personal and business finances separate.2.

Making connections in the community may lead to business opportunities and offer insightful information about the local market.Look into internet platforms where properties could be listed in addition to more conventional approaches.

Which in turn will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the market.

You can make money at all of them but you want to go into your real estate investing Business fully understanding the impact of each strategy. 

Even then you need a business license if you are collecting any kind of payment for it even if it is your place.