It kinda like the old adage “ do as I say not what I do”. earnest deposit are comforting as well legitimate.

@Matt Snow Wow, someone after all this time finally answered my question in full detail with not only legitimate responses but intelligent ones which are cited sources.

Do I possibly lose a legitimate client here and there because of that?

If, however, there are no finance or inspection contingencies (often the case with wholesaling) then there are few legitimate reasons not to close; certainly a lot less reasons than a standard MLS purchase that typically states financial and inspection contingencies.  

Would you say taking into account my market's trends when it comes to rising rents, property values, and moving trends is pure speculation or a legitimate investment analysis?

The seller had a legitimate reason for wanting to close that fast.... she was adopting a child and needed the money quickly to facilitate that.

You may have a legitimate reason to do so like great cash flow.

You can bypass the custodian by using Checkbook IRA (aka IRA owned LLC), this structure will enable you to have checkbook control over your retirement account, but custodian will still be there holding your IRA with single asset, the LLC.

It depends on what your primary motivation is.The bottom line is that whether or not you can sell your home to a legitimate and ethical wholesaler is completely dependent upon the asking price and the ARV of the property. 

This will enable you to increase volume.