Tom Krol uses Carrot using this method)SEO (cheap if you do it yourself, not cheap if you hire out to a reputable proven SEO expert, not quick... in competitive markets be in it for the long-term... 6-12 months.

my recommendation would be to find a reputable real estate attorney. 

your best chances are garnishment if the tenant has a long term job at a reputable company or at a government entity.  

Your reputation is at stake and is everything being a wholesaler.

I will get it fixed by a reputable repair company that offers a lifetime transferable warranty.

Call out for referrals for a reputable CPA in San Antonio, TX who has ample experience in supporting REI clients.

I came across a local developer who seemed to have a good reputation and a track record buying small to medium multi-families, doing some work refurbishing and repositioning the properties and flipping them in a couple of years.  

I can recommend you to a reputable contractor in Orange that can help  you those questions.

I am very new to this business and was hoping some of you out there would have any reputable names lending hard money.  

Easy: Mislead the seller with bogus clauses such as 1. subject to partner approval (your partner can be your dog)2. subject to 60 day inspection  (they are tied up doing lots of inspections)3. subject to financing (just be sure and don't try and get it)If you use enough weasel clauses you won't lose a dime, will have raised the sellers hopes, taken the property off the market leaving REAL HONEST POTENTIAL BUYERS behind, and started developing a reputation (maybe not a good one).