However; they also have some of the most beautiful natural resources, and recreation available in the country.

And of course, the goal is to be familiar enough with the outline to be perfectly natural.

It's no wonder that you are naturally aligning yourself on the commercial side of REI.

I have been involved in my dad's RE investment ventures for the past decade, they were mostly passive (investments) in nature.

I have found a home on resale for 20,000 it naturally needs rehab but I believe It is a great opportunity for my first property.

Piggy-backed loans are not viewed the same way by the primary lender as you has less skin in the game.

Although if you work for a commercial brokerage it is harder to build a book of business, agents are sharper and more aggressive, and it can become pretty hairy if something out of your control delays a contract or something of that nature, and on top of that you probably wouldn't be able to take advantage of the rise of the housing market [Lots of $$$$$$$$].

I suggest talking to your Hardmoney lender about how they are and why they are asking for a down payment - having "skin in the game" is good but a hard money lender with 20% down would be hard to work with.

You pick a project with your partner, they provide financing, you provide labor/expertise, since they'll have more "skin in the game" so to speak, they probably get a bigger cut of the profits, but you get in and out with much lower personal risk, get experience, and can rinse/repeat until you get to the point where you are comfortable striking out on your own, or just keep working with partners.

I do not trust markets so I am naturally inclined to buying real estate.Further, suppose I live overseas but have a friend-realtor who can find a property for me and, hopefully manage it for me.