And you still have $70,000 to go buy a single-family home or multifamily home, and now that you're on a bunch of wholesale lists where you can source deals well under market value it is easier to find good deals. 

When everything was said and done, we walked away with $50K in profit.The Key Takeaway for WholesalersMost wholesalers would have completely ignored this deal because it wasn’t assignable at a high spread.

By investing in a high-quality $109,106 renovation, we modernized the home, improved curb appeal, and upgraded key areas like the kitchen and bathrooms.

Pacing yourself is key, especially as you get hands-on experience managing maintenance and tenant dynamics.Since you have a strong W-2 income, you're in a great position to leverage creative financing options as you grow.

As I said in my OP, I have no intention of buying off the MLS, but the MLS is the most complete and readily available source of data, and data is what this thread is about.

One lender might me more excited about a specific deal then another, which then helps with best terms.Always looking to overcome those bottlenecks is key.  

For the future, remove other door knobs that don't need to be keyed unless you have the keys and strengthen the lease to address lock outs. 

As a KS resident, KS will tax 100% of your income, no matter where it is sourced to. 

One key piece of advice is to make sure to build strong team around you.

Being eager to learn and grow from others is the biggest key.