I think that's why I'm attracted to REI not because of the vast ways I can invest in real estate but because of the simplicity of it.

It's generally attractive, zero maintenance and typically an upgrade from siding.

To attract the mentor and partners you will need to have something substantial to offer.

Lastly whatever page and or platform you decide to have a presence on you have to make your page/account attractive.

That is a trick used by sellers to attract novice investors into paying above market prices.

My advice to you is to find a run down duplex, put your 3.5% down payment in and use your other cash to fix your duplex up to a standard that would attract nicer tenants and demand a better rent per month.

I believe our city ordinance on tiny homes is actually anywhere from 120 sq. ft. to 900 sq. ft. so maybe this will attract developers/builders that are looking for a little more freedom within that tiny home designation.

Hopefully they'll be able to attract some larger companies to the area.  

Also drive around yourself looking for distressed, vacant, for-sale-by-owner and for rent.Put out ads, signs and mailers to attract motivated sellers and pre-foreclosures (get Notice of Default list at county, A.K.A.

The art of wholesaling is to get the properties under contract at a price that is attractive to investors.