Negotiate with the Seller: Depending on the market and the seller's flexibility, you might be able to negotiate a lower EMD or even delay the deposit until a later stage in the transaction.

Most hard money loans work on a draw system, where you pay for part of the rehab initially, and the lender reimburses you in stages as work is completed.

**Stage 1 - Beginner Wholesaler**From 2017 to 2018, I was just getting used to the ropes.

Why am I giving up an equity stake for someone to run the same comparative market analysis I can run to come up with roughly the same number I would?

I am 100% a believer that each deal needs its own analysis.

The builder will need to supply a Cost analysis, Blue print and a few other things prior to the Draw being negotiated and set up.The land that you own will act as "Equity" to offset the LTV/LTC so you are off to a good start. 

Is there anyone or any group locally that analyzes a bunch of deals or have any old analysis sheets I can see for practice?

Again, several experienced attorneys have agreed with my analysis.

Did you find yourself in this situation due to circumstances, or did you intentionally stage this situation?

Really excited to learn more and to speak with those (most ideally who live near me with whom I could meet up in person, but definitely not a deal breaker) who are in a similar stage or perhaps just ahead of me, from whom I can learn and feel supported by as I venture into this new world.