They leverage economies of scale and relationships built over time that you have no access to at this point.There are arguments to be made on both sides, particularly in the first couple of flips and if you have no construction background. 

The difference is that the polishing actually penetrates into the concrete instead of sitting on top of it, making it more beautiful and durable.

We are looking to build our net worth through real estate investments; initially flip/fix as that is what we know best given our backgrounds but eventually move towards a buy/hold strategy. 

I believe that some of my skillset is great for development because I have a an analysis background as well as networks within the government.The issue that I am having now is acquiring funding for the properties and not sure how to go about doing it.

My background of engineering along with an entrepreneurial bone in my body (starting & running a lawn care service for 9 years) has had me on a search to find a good way to take hold of my family's financial future.  

Hi my name is Phil Oduse and  I have a UK legal background and am new to RE investing here in the US... 

Also get a copy of the tenants initial rental application and credit/background checks (if available) so you can see what sort of folks are living there. 

Use that military background to push through the fear and start moving! 

My strategy is to get out of debt by wholesaling and then building beautiful apartment complexes near the areas that have been gentrified.I know that my amount of deals is proportional to my leads and my strategy for leads is to have a squeeze page in a FB page but I need help starting out the website!

Thank you again to everyone who contributes to this community, its a beautiful thing!