The cancelation contract stated they would refund my deposits in 6 months or if another buyer bought the contract for the properties. 

Absolutely, real estate can still be a smart investment—even in this market—and the Panhandle is one of the best areas to consider right now.

Find a real estate attorney in your area, ask them to draft a contract for you, if that's what you want. 

I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.

Well anyone can write anything into a contract, but whether it is legal and enforceable is for the courts to decide...It is State law here that a contractor must call 811 or they are liable for the costs.

Once you go under contract, (here in Texas) fine a title company that works fast that you can trust, even before the contract is assigned know if they work with wholesalers and how they can help you.

I am under contract for a property out in Columbus and they are one of the few property management companies I am considering going with! 

Newark is a city where smart investors can do well, but uninformed investors can miss the mark.

Are you in the market for contracting work, or are you doing your own projects?

It might be a smart idea to contact some private lenders!