If you are looking for a handout (in terms of money, knowledge, or time) everyone will know it and you will find a tough path.

Also, you can find them in your local newspapers, or who's sending all he direct mail.Johnny, it's a tough business.  

That's a tough one for her.

some times that can work they may take a quick flip price.or you just put up your best bid and hope you get it... pretty tough to compete against the big players as they will run on lower margins since they are doing volume and probably can rehab cheaper etc etc.. they may have in house RE brokers for their listings.when I was active in PDX market and one of the top 3 buyers...

MLS is getting tough.  

It would be tough to break even if you sell in a year because you probably have to figure losing 10% of the sale price (6% commission, 3% concession, and everything else that comes up).

collecting will be tough unless they own other exempt property or are a professional such as a real estate agent

I tried doing that and I ended up forcing the numbers on deals to look like they work, and when they didn't the decisions got tough.

When looking for start up cost, its typically required to have an existing business with a good history, which would entice a lender to give you money against it.My PERSONAL opinion is a little tough.

However if using the past as an indicator her current investment would be very tough to beat.