So what I am looking to do is subject to his loan and essentially step into his shoes on the loan by using a subject to contract in which I would record with the state and show that I am taking over loan.

Historically, I've found that I learn best from setting goals, making a plan and TAKING ACTION, so tell me, if you were in my shoes and just beginning to wholesale on a modest budget, what would you do now??

They wear nice clean shoes.

If I was in your shoes I would tell the tenant they can pick out a storm door and email it to me, if it fits in with the rest of the building design then they can certainly have it installed.

If I were in their shoes I would never let you pay me in a lump sum on your first deal.

Just need a little encouragement and advice from those of you who were once in my shoes; the family and friends are all supportive, but I need to show them and more importantly myself, that this is something I can do. 

I have heard of many landlords in your shoes that transition to the RE notes side of the business ... still great cash flow, without the tenant headaches.

I was in your shoes and I contacted MANY Realtors here in Florida.

I don't know if the tenant is wearing smooth-bottom slippers or something, but I don't think we can tell her what shoes to wear.

Every area is a little different, YMMV.If I'm in your shoes and can wholesale it for a quick profit, that's what I would do - lots of downside risk based on things you'll learn with time.