I heard your BP podcast and you have an interesting niche with the lease option deals .

To reiterate, 1) education is the key. reading books (I have a whole library. need a link, PM me) and listening to podcast is as important as actually doing it as well as networking with other investors in your/your friend area of interest. real estate investing entails tons of niches, so finding the one (or several) that suit your and your friend's interests and goals is your primary objective and then concentrating on learning in detail about it.2) diversification is a must. just like the old saying goes, don't put all eggs in one basket, especially since it's new to her. this entails, potentially splitting the funds between RE and the stock market (like mutual funds, etf's. consider using some robo advisers).Good luck!

In 2016, I put together a deal for two smaller 2-bedroom properties in the east end of Richmond, VA (technically, east Henrico).

Living in the barracks while you shop for a home is not a problem (though you'll probably need to document your BAH somehow to show your lender you'll receive additional income when you move off base), but you will sign paperwork at closing stating that you intend to move into the home as your primary residence, and are technically required to do so within a reasonable amount of time.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Nevada City.

Purchase price: $133,000

Cash invested: $40,000

Sale price: $242,000

Bank foreclosure purchased at auction for $...

@Brian Gerlach  Fractional TIC loans are a niche market products so only smaller/regional lenders do them as portfolio programs.

I just love the niche, and know the need.

We each have our own tasks/duties.Partner 1: Is responsible for creating mailing lists / compiling Data / creating banner ad page / technical side of things / newbie to wholesalingPartner 2: Returning calls , Checking out Properties, Has buyer/Investor connections / Extensive wholesaling experienceMyself: Manager / My job is to hold both of my partners accountable and ensure they are sending out mailings on schedule / following up with potential leads / set up a cold call schedule.I am looking for advice on all aspects of my job as managing.

You can make money anywhere, as long as you have your niche. 

You will be doing all the things that successful wholesalers do, as well as successful investors in every other niche out there.So bust your butt in whatever niche you want.