I am a COMPLETE beginner, and I was hoping you all could point me in the right direction in regards to some questions I have: Why do YOU choose to invest in real estate vs passive investments (i.e. stock market / REITS)?

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There are a variety of methods people use @Matthew Hall, ranging from direct mail to driving for dollars, to targeting specific niches (such as delinquent tax records).

If yes the follow it up with the contractors directly. 

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Real estate investors have a variety of methods to find fix/flip deals, whether it is direct mail, driving for dollars, connecting with wholesalers or realtors, or another strategy.

I was hoping to work directly with the engineer to prepare the study.

After returning home from a deployment in Feb, I immediately decided to turn my IRA into a Self Directed IRA and use the money to get started in REI.