Do they provide any paperwork or registration etc? 

Charleston etc. is that folks there are HIGHLY dependent on local attorneys to do their paper work/ escrow functions prep deeds etc etc. 

They may balk at that wanting you or your agent to do the leg work of putting paperwork together but they may do that and if they do the seller would be signing that counter offer of $645k.

Some cost more, require more paperwork, etc.

The article also fails to mention that overall transaction costs can actually be higher in countries where commissions are lower because the agent plays a different role, and due to needing to pay a lawyer for paperwork that agents complete here as part of their job (called a solicitor in Britain) plus VAT taxes and other closing costs need to factored in on top of the sales commissions, which we don't have here, overall costs can actually be higher even if commissions are lower. 

This buyer sent it to the title company to hold.The fact that I am not holding his deposit nor do I have the power or authority to sign the paperwork to get his deposit released just further illustrates how much of a slimy move it is for Josh to try to attack my character.

The job starts when paperwork begins , ordering materials obtaining permits , lining up subs etc .

Heck of a job keeping all the paperwork from 22 years ago. 2 realtors and an inspector and none of them knew an old house or deck would be up to code?

They do not understand the paperwork and many of them are even good at selling real estate.

Wholesaling is definitely a learning process, but here are a few tips to help:1.Build a reliable list of cash buyers.2.Research the areas you want to focus on.3.Get comfortable with contracts and paperwork.4.Focus on negotiating great deals with sellers.5.Stay organized and keep track of your leads.6.