And how much money are you making in your current job that you would want to replace with your real estate income?  

So that the wholesaler can make some money.

(Or “neighborhood experts”) You can offer some money too.

Does anyone know of any real estate brokers in California that offers the MLS-only membership as I don't want to pay all the extra fees to be a part of CAR/NAR.

Small towns with big investments can be goldmines.. but they can also be money traps if those projects don’t translate into sustained growth.

Do you need to get the money for the down payment?

Have you checked with an SEC attorney to make sure you know how to legally raise money? 

-Explore builder-financing programs, private lenders, or hard money lenders who may focus more on the deal itself rather than personal experience.If you can demonstrate successful project management and a solid business plan, funding will become easier over time.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

If they are paying little to no money at closing, what skin in the game do they have?