I had a client exit his real estate business and leave suspended losses behind.  

I figured I'd speak to a real estate lawyer recommended by a investor friendly title company. 

Daily, I get a BP email with articles of real estate interest.

Hey Octavio, It is intimidating being a beginner in the real estate world, my advice would be to do your research and find what works best for you.

There is no secret sauce to getting/finding properties other than what is already told out there in the real estate market - 50% bootstrapping 50% luck - same as finding a great wholesale deal.

On the other hand, apartment syndication offers substantial economies of scale, which seems to be a common transition for many real estate investors, as I’ve heard on numerous podcasts.I would love to hear your thoughts on which route you think I should pursue and why.

Being that we only lend on non-owner occupied properties, we want to ensure that funds are being used to reinvest in these particular types of real estate transactions and not being used as a down payment on a primary residence. 

I'm John Reischman from Indianapolis, IN, passionate about real estate investing forclose to 10 years.

If you are in a state like Illinois, you will have to double close if you arent a licensed real estate agent. 

Deciding between fix & flip and buy & hold real estate strategies depends on your financial goals, risk tolerance, and time commitment.