Quote from @Dondi Johnson: My situation:I'm 60 years old, working full-time in logistics/warehouseI want to transition into real estate investing over the next 1-3 yearsMy goal is to eventually build and develop holistic communitiesI don't have a lot of capital right now, but I'm willing to learn and put in the workWhat I'm interested in:Wholesaling (I understand this requires little/no money and is good for beginners)Bird-dogging (finding deals for other investors and getting paid a finder's fee)Creative financing strategies (ways to invest without perfect credit or a lot of cash)Partnerships (working with investors who have capital while I bring hustle/deal-finding)My questions:What's the best way to learn wholesaling from scratch?

The VAST majority of investors just want honesty and fiduciary responsibility from the sponsor, and want to be informed of any relevant developments good or bad in a timely matter.  

I've spoken with developers who thought they could convert the apartment units to condos one by one as tenants vacated but that doesn't work.

No idea who it is,  but if you really want to learn construction and development I would say go back to college and learn construction management.  

I’m based in Dubai, where I work in international sales and broker relations for one of the region’s fastest-growing developers.

Also, Columbus has strong fundamentals: diverse job market, major developments (Intel, Amazon, Google, etc.), population growth, and a good mix of neighborhoods across A–C classes.For #4 — The unicorn market you're looking for does exist in parts, but it’s about compromise.

Once you develop a system, lending is as repeatable and mechanical as it gets.

Can anyone give me a current update on their recent experience with Thom Garlock and Teton Land Development?  

Just be sure to know your metrics and review if the location is inclining, declining or flat based upon population trends, median income trends, crime trends and employment trends.When I look at areas like where you’re referring to, my mind goes to ground up development.

Simple: it’s called scaling a business model — the same way real estate syndicators raise capital, developers bring in JV partners, or educators expand their reach.