How is wholesaling considered real estate investing?

[Albert Yamoah]

This may be mind boggling but I do not quite understand how wholesaling is considered real estate investing. Please explain. 

AY

[J Scott]

It really depends on your definition of 'investing.'  Technically, rehabbing/flipping isn't investing, landlording -- when you do your own management -- isn't FULLY investing, note buying -- when you do your own servicing -- isn't FULLY investing, etc.  These things all have components of running a business as opposed to (or in addition to) just holding cash-flowing or appreciating assets.

I wouldn't get hung up on definitions here, though.  Remember, Warren Buffett probably shouldn't be considered an investor either...  :-)