When it comes down to flipping real estate there are a lot of avenues you can do but you really should never try to do it by yourself. You should establish a team of buyers helping you flip. Here are some guidelines.
Make sure you begin with those that have expertise working with investors similar to your business. For example, a real estate agent that works with clients buying apartments when you are flipping single family properties will be usually not be a good fit. Also, make sure they have an understanding working in the locations where you are investing.
They preferably should also have at least 2-3 years of full time expertise in the market you are hiring them for. Also, always obtain referrals so you can create your team using the best investors.
When you get a property under contract, you will have control. Then you can wholesale it to another person at retail price or for a flat fee so they can take ownership of it.
Wholesaling houses is a great no issue system to establish quick cash using very little credit or other financing methods. Since you have neither of these limitations you can also do several at a time making flipping houses a good cash flow option especially once you have a steady system working for your team!