It does require more time, expertise, and consideration, but the results have proven more sound for me.

It's good to know there are others out there willing to listen and offer their insight and expertise.

However, I also work for Realtor.com as a product manager, so I have other professional expertise I can help whoever mentors me - like marketing, online user experiences, web copy, project management, property analysis, deal finding, researching emerging marketsI am definitely willing to use my skill set, in trade for experience and a small piece of a deal.Great question!

This is beyond my expertise so please correct anything that is wrong here or better yet, how would you guys make a deal like this work?

This is a completely different animal and way too specialized for the forums here (massive, massive cash reserves), and beyond my expertise.

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally-authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: My application had to of been at least 30 pages with bank statements, specifics on my past deal, a statement on my expertise, and my father's (i use him for construction contacts as he's been building homes since before i was born), etc...there was a ton of paperwork, and it didnt' fund in 2 weeks..this took a month or 2 to set up.

You as a REALTOR, cannot simply just switch hats between an investor and agent without expecting to accept some extra liabilities.First, you need discuss your plan with the designated broker in your office because simply using another agent in your office may not be enough.There are a lot of new rules in many states where using your real estate expertise as a licensee to profit on the backs of distressed sellers can present potential liabilities.

It's not their area of expertise. 

The better ones for you may be those who focus their expertise in the area that includes what you are doing.The real estate business is very complex with many segments.