So now they start doing things to scratch that itch, and it starts unraveling the "perfect" Sub2 deal. 

It's more like any other long term holding strategy, with less out of pocket costs, quicker financing of the RE purchase and less responsibilities than a landlord has.

Probably less time spent too and more educated borrowers over a wholesaler.YUP  .. 

I prefer to have the least amount of banks as possible.Create a bank account that you already have a relationship with(Credit card or mortgage)The least amount of bank accounts is also ideal.

More than 90 percent of real estate agents are out of the business in less than five years.

@Joshua Christensen wouldn't expenses naturally be less if the seller's just spent about $75,000k on cap ex improvements? 

-The mention of syndication being less risky than HML...I'd suggest it is more risk, possibly much much more since you don't know whether you are good or bad at vetting the operator right now.

I finally found the perfect flip in Coronado, San Diego—the agent hasn’t received any offers, the listing price is reasonable, and the home has huge potential.

I think less people are buying right now and it is probably the best time within the past 2-and-a-half years to buy.

They can help you cross-check your estimates.It’s always better to overestimate expenses than to underestimate and face a shortfall later.