Creative ways to raise funds as a beginner

[Evan Alexakos]

Hello everyone,

I remember reading in Brandon Turner's book that some people hunt deals for real-estate investors and was wondering if I could do so as practice for spotting deals (and a way to raise money for down-payment). The assumption is that I'd only get paid if the house gets sold and, while I would try to find a good deal, the responsibility of it being "good" would lie with the buyer analyzing the house themselves. 

Is this a feasible idea?

Any other creative ways to raise funds?