Hi Jonathan,There are options out there where the lender is willing to work along with GAP funders to close, the main issue is that the GAP funders will have very high rates.

🙂The most important thing in wholesale real estate is to stay sharp on your lead and deal acquisition, as these are the main "products" you're selling.Investing in strong outbound and inbound strategies to find off-market properties and their sellers is the foundation for success.Good luck!

Yes I do because I don’t PLAN on closing, I DO close.My main issue with "wholesalers" is the lack of disclosure. 

I did not rent, though, mainly so that I could build up more savings for down payment and any rehabs/repairs. 

2) What main skills or knowledge should I focus on acquiring right now that would be beneficial for my current and future real estate investments?

It’s good to run conservative estimates, especially since vacation rentals can be seasonal in some places.If freeing up time is one of your main goals, think about using a property management company.

We won out mainly for purchasing without a loan (yes, hard money, although strong, can still go sideways in a deal).

It's "Diversified Investors Group" or "DIG" - Their main meeting is in the northern suburbs, but they also have smaller group meeting in and around the city.

:)The most important thing in wholesale real estate is to stay sharp on your lead and deal acquisition, as these are the main "products" you're selling.Investing in strong outbound and inbound strategies to find off-market properties and their sellers is the foundation for success.Good luck!

The PO Box mainly won't get used but in future I plan to use the address with any tenents.