What Value Have Wholesalers Brought You as an Investor?

[Brett Snodgrass]

We are currently seeking investors' opinions on wholesalers & what Value have they brought you? Have they brought you any value?  Do you think that having a wholesaler relationship is a benefit to you as an investor? I know markets are different than where I am at in Indianapolis, Indiana, and do you think there is a need for wholesalers in all markets in the US?  Are Wholesalers really the scum of the earth...as some say?   We are currently writing something about the "Value of Wholesalers" and would love to here from all different types of investors around the US? 

Do you consider a Wholesaler Relationship as valuable as have a good contractor, or a good CPA?

Thanks for the Replies...  

Brett