One thing that does raise an eyebrow is that this property *is* on the MLS at a very reasonable price and it hasn't sold yet.

Yes, you can file a complaint with FHA if he's refusing to transfer the case number but when they contact him and he says, "They want to sweep the mold under the carpet (so to speak)", i'm sure FHA might raise an eyebrow on it so I don't think that tactic will work.

But to say ALL wholesalers are questionable raises an eyebrow with me.

How can I feel confident as a new wholesaler in front of sellers without raising eyebrows or getting in trouble? 

Ok, so I can picture the raised eyebrows and perhaps even a curious look from @Joshua Dorkin right now... but please bear with me and read on.This topic has been raised by other users here, and here and several other posts but only a few of them have many people willing to comment.

It's an underwriting thing and IMO, a prudent measure.That said, it ought to raise your eyebrow if other investors are paying a significant amount less than you are.

Any numbers higher than those outlined should raise some eyebrows, and any lower than those should make you question their validity.

Quitclaim deeds are commonly used in family transfers where no title search is undertaken... such as the instant scenario.Sure, they raise eyebrows when we find them in the chain of title, but they are just as effective at transferring title as warranty deeds when executed by the appropriate party(ies).

But like you said, it raises my eyebrows to especially when they need to move in this weekend and its the 10th of the month.One slight thing I disagree with however is that paying for the credit/bg check lends any credence to their character.

Another common thread that always raises my eyebrows, and I’m sure you can speak to this, is the one where an OOS investor buys a place for $35k in the rust belt or the South, usually a 100 year old bungalow or a condo, with ~$650/mo rent and thinks they’re going to get $200-$300mo.