It is amazing how much combined knowledge there is on this site, and by engaging others, we can all really find out much more!

Be a wholesaler who has specialized knowledge in the benefits of one type of investment property and has an inventory or source for this kind of proprty and can move it quickly.

Obviously, deal flow is small and scams/fraud is rampant.I am happy to share if I can help you with any of my knowledge.

Sure, we all want to invest in RE, we allwant to make money(somehow), and we all want to build wealth, but those are vaque objectives.I am still in the "convoluted" stage myself, but between spending time here, researching on the `net, reading, learning, asking questions, observing what others do, seeing what works and what doesn`t, doingsome soul-searching and self-evaluation as to my present circumstances, finances, abilities, knowledge(and acknowledging the lack thereof when warranted, which is often :lol: ), my own personal goals in RE are changing(from just a few months ago), and slowly becoming clearer and more well-defined.

The bond rating agencies got in the game, and gave them high (and, in hindsight bogus) ratings.

This is such a great message board...it's so nice to see so many New Investors soaking up as much knowledge as they can.

But it didn't pay, considering the knowledge I needed to possess and the hours I worked.

Very good knowledge to know this piece.

To find the truth, gain knowledge, share knowledge, network, and of course, make deals.I'm glad we've got you as a member of the community and I expect that we'll be seeing a lot more of you in the Foreclosure and REO forum areas.Welcome to BiggerPockets!

Jeff88, while that is a good call, it is important to understand that many people see Real Estate as a much higher risk investment and simply don't have the knowledge or the cash flow to feel comfortable with it.Some of these business models are in realy excellent for cash flow while also allowing people the time to then get into real estate.In any event, I would suggest that people don't have to 'choose' between such a business model and property investing - I've chosen to do both, as well as running my construction business.So while the point you make is valid, the broader concept is that we use our cashflow (whereever it comes from) to invest in property, to build our long term wealth.