See this thread for a bunch of reading material.

From us taxpayers, you're welcome. (1) SEC docs cerca 2006, search for '“originate to distribute” strategy' where they retained virtually no mortgages...

My version is: 1. sign shaker not a money maker, spend what you would pay them on something else. 2. bird dogs, yes use them but people in key spots that can give you potential leads, I don't like to train a bird dog only to have them become a wholesaler using my material and methods if they are any good. 3.Bandit signs I like but if your in a strict area, it is easy enough to make them legal and out of the reach of the sign police. 4.

If I were in your shoes,  I'd give your money partner 51% of the profits while you retain 51% of the decision making. 

I prefer splitting the money and purchasing as many properties as possible, but I also recommend you retain a reserve to handle emergencies until you can build up your accounts.

Please note that the account into which the funds are deposited must be the same type of account from which the funds were first withdrawn (e.g. withdrawal of pre-tax funds from a 401k could be deposited in a pre-tax IRA but not a Roth IRA - "like to like").Loans:Payments on a 401k loan taken under the CARES Act must be paid back starting in 2021 over a 5 year term.Here are the details regarding the loans:NEW LOANS:The CARES Act which was enacted to provide relief to individuals impacted by COVID-19 allows for increased 401k loans and more flexibility for repayment of these loans.Specifically, you must be an individual who meets one of the following conditions to demonstrate that you have been impacted by the crisis (and it will be your responsibility to retain documents in your files that demonstrates that you are a qualified individual):Individual who is diagnosed with COVID-19, with a CDC-approved test;Individual whose spouse or dependent is diagnosed with COVID-19, with a CDC-approved test; ORIndividual who experiences adverse financial consequences as a result of being quarantined, furloughed, laid off, having work hours reduced, being unable to work due to lack of child care due to COVID-19, closing or reducing hours of a business owned or operated by the individual due to COVID-19; or other factors as determined by the Treasury Secretary.On or before September 23, 2020, such individuals take a 401k participant loan subject to the following terms:Maximum Amount of the Loan: 100% of their 401k balance not to exceed $100,000.

@Jackson Sandland  Could be a variety of reasons, and you didn't specify the work you were having him quote, but one reason could be to give him an idea of the type/quality of material/finishes to include in the quote. 

My conclusion: The small quantity of Wake county courthouse sales will not lead to a material change in inventory, especially since a large percentage of property becomes 'held for investment' vs.

So it doesn't matter if you FSBO or sell to a large national like Redfin, or retain a real estate agent. 

One leads to repeat and retaining business.