Do you go to the court house at all or just rely on lists?

Even so, I cannot be discriminatory and will rely heavily on prescreening.

It relied on everything going right and nothing bad ever happening. 

I am starting to worry about the viability of my business simply relying on airbnb and VRBO.  

If you don't believe me spend more time with them :) That said, NEVER rely on a broker or agent to interpret the law.One thing not said is that realtors provide an assurance to the parties that the deal can close.

I rely on AirDNA mostly for that

I personally wont give a wholesaler a non refundable deposit.. if the deal cant close for some reason they will normally ghost you.. this is probably new western or one of those outfits.. who rely on FOMO high pressure to get the deposits up front and released like that.

Key lessons learned: use a cost-per-square-foot estimate from previous projects rather than relying solely on GC quotes, as they often underbid but end up costing more in the long run.The property is under a 2-year lease at $1,750/month.

This could boost your cash flow without relying on stock market returns (Which can be volatile)2.Real Estate Professional Status (REPS): If you’re leaving your W2 job, qualifying for REPS can allow you to deduct real estate losses against your ordinary income, giving you a big tax break.3.Cost Segregation: This can accelerate depreciation on your properties, creating significant tax deductions.

I rely on historical norms to create a baseline for what to expect.