Make sure they haven't invested all the capital they have in this one deal, and make sure they understand the time table and risk that comes with investing in real estate. 

Sit at the closing table and watch.

But you are definitely leaving money on the table by not investing in making your business an actual business.

I want to align my future career with real estate.What I can bring to the table, I have always been put in a supervisory position.

When you are looking for a mentor in REI or wholesale, you have to bring a skillset or something unique to the table that can help them in exchange for their mentorship.

Key questions are the ARV, your experience level (or the team you assemble to handle the rehab, and if you are bringing any $ to the table.

What are you bringing to the table for 50 percent? 

Need a good team to help you get to the closing table - Realtor, Lender, and Contractor. 

You also might want to contact the Salvation Army (or a church) and see if they will set up a free coffee table and offer some advice on where these people can get some social assistance.

Another friend, who is a self employed massage therapist got it as well.