It sounds like there are five strategies, and the first one is essentially inserting yourself into a deal by providing the funds for an earnest money deposit for someone like a wholesaler.

Because of the Early Pay Off clause many wholesale lenders have.

I've too often seen an out of area investor get tied up financially with trusting a whole-salers or seller's description or promise of return / ARV.

I have an investor friend who is a successful wholesaler and has been for many years. 

Buying from a wholesaler with only two properties under your belt could be a real problem as their ARV is always too high and repair costs too low, depending on how much you know to date.

Your deal finder (agent/wholesaler)3.

She genuinely cared about my situation and worked hard to ensure that I got the best possible outcome.From the minute I hired her, she was 1000% dedicated to analyzing every single detail and protecting my interests.

(I had additional carrying costs from a HELOC, which meant I walked with around $45,000).Aquisition:We found this deal on a wholesalers website who we keep an eye on.

Any wholesaler, or listing will not be at 70% ARV.

Anyone who places an emphasis on networking with wholesalers as a golden ticket is a wholesaler.