The only time it would make sense is if speed is a factor - meaning you can get an amazing deal on the property but must close super quickly - something most banks simply cannot do. 

those items can come into play as your portfolio expands.to start, simply find find a decent property that isn't too overwhelming and learn by doing. 

@Nailah DiazHey Nailiah just yesterday I saw on my google feed that keller Williams is entering the flipping real estate business to keep up with new companies like Open DoorWOW I never heard of such but please keep us a breast of what the outcome is.Please don't be discouraged as investors our real jobs is solving problems hopefully you solve this one so we at BP can put that tool in our toolbox

Or do you simply find a new house worth perhaps 50k and rehab it for 30k, refinance?

These feel like the new rage now days so wonder if we are entering late in the game and how these types of properties are found, in general.

It could also be a sign that there's an opportunity there if the current owner has simply not raised the rent in 20 years.

If I develop a sales funnel that works incredibly well at pre-screening and qualifying only sales listing leads, would it make sense to focus on generating these leads (locally first but then maybe regionally) and passing them on to other agents to follow through and close, simply sharing the commission, agreeably, in exchange?

I disagree.First, it's unprofessional to simply sit on an application waiting for someone better to come along.

Simply, I'm concerned with market IRA funds and would Redirect about 60% of my retirement funds to pursue a multi-family buy and hold opportunity and need a 1-2-3 step map as opposed to the "Guru's" misleading information. 

I do not have any business cards because I do not know who I will be working for, but do you think I should simply get generic cards so people have my info?