They serve a purpose, and that purpose is basically to receive 1031 funds. 

This concept applies to many walks of life, but property management is especially tough if no one in your circles has experience.I'm pretty new to rentals too (and BP, haha, hence the lack of presence on here).

You’re not “selling houses,” you’re serving people — and that’s the most secure foundation you can build on.Take it step by step:Learn the language — start with understanding contracts, ARV, and basic deal structure.Shadow or network with someone who’s doing it ethically.Focus on service, not speed.

@Kelly SchroederI’ve done 5 cash out refis and used the $ to buy 14 good cash flowing houses, basically for free with no out of pocket money.

Only a wholesaler would even bring up the concept of wholesaling; the general public does not even know this exists.

Operate virtually by building a tight buy box for your end buyers, a basic lead form, and a proof‑of‑work log (photos, timestamps, owner contact confirmation).

So our $150K is now worth $600K, plus all the income that helped pay for college for my kids, etc.If investors have the right expectations, now is a really good time to be getting in.I think what you're describing here is the concept of 'get rich slowly' with real estate. 

I am in Idaho and have built a prosperous and rewarding business based on this exact concept.

In terms of how to start with no money-basically read every book, attend every meeting, drive every street in your target area, send mail to owners of properties.

I have an Excel model that takes basic inputs which includes 1 set of projected PITI payments and gives me an incorrect estimate of how the property will perform every time.