Playing an appreciation game can be risky.

Cash to invest (enough for deposits, skin in the game lenders want you to have, closing costs, carrying costs, and to kick off rehab work).2.) 

In any partnership you can't just cut a check and hope for the best especially if you're providing the money and the other partners don't have more than their time in the game.

hope this helps. turnkey might be a good fit for you. but real estate is a long game.

I think that'll help you gain more insights into the market and start building your team for the long-term game. 

Working with someone with proper knowledge about the market you're looking in is imperative for this.

I read this book in Sept and it seriously changed the game for me.

I have not yet bought a note as they have been slow to roll in (I am particular about performing first position) and there was a hiccup initially with my setup but i have seen a few come across in the past month.

Hey @Nik Farooqui, welcome back to the game!

I've spent way too much money on them and their promises over the past 20 years, and lost too much in the game.