I did learn a lot and was inspired, but rubber hit the road and I ran flat *** out of money. 

If you could add value by bringing in money for them, that is a great place to start.

Without the resources to spend the money and time to find off market deals, do proper due diligence, and to fix the problems that will come from "deals" that likely have issues preventing them from going to market, it's an uphill battle for most.

WTH you talking about, ok this post it ridiculous.That is the reason looking for expert opinion before putting any money. 

It's a great way to increase your net worth and these loans can also be used to pull cash out of a property as it appreciates allowing you to reinvest money into new deals.Happy to connect to discuss further. 

You also could look at a line of credit on the property and pay interest on the money as you use it.

I am currently employed but making only 30k as in new york that is nothing, but i do have 30k saved in which i was looking to take some of this money and starting my real estate journey.

There are plenty of people doing fantastic things in Chicago and making a lot of money in the process here, but none of them are half-committed. 

I have a state license and NMLS in Oregon were its required  same with CA  you can lend money there legally with those license or a RE brokers license which I have one of those. 

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