Diamond Sandy educate and take massive actions.

You don't need a massive amount, but do not be fooled, it takes $$$ to make $$$$$$. 

(negative/low cash flow, MASSIVE down payments)If you are not local, you MUST have excellent property management.

Don't give up and keep taking massive action.

Lare corporations have a duty to protect the consumer and that is not happening here on a massive scale.

We were in the middle of a massive remodel, so the $3000 spend was one trip to Home Depot and the Lumber Yard.American Airlines flies to Hawaii for as low as 35,000 miles round trip.

The Brewery district is going through a massive reno as well to the tune of around $85 million I think.

My experience with most wholesalers is that their ARV is usually massively inflated and the repair coats are massively underestimated.Personally, using the free websites : Zillow, Redfin, Trulia all in combination is enough for me to run my own comps.It might be different in your state but in NJ, there is really enough sales data point to draw a  hard line.

While the north side of downtown has undergone a massive transformation in the last 5 years, there are still lots areas that have been left behind, and some pockets that may never change. 

Banks decline people that are self-employed, not because their tax returns are too complicated, but because they take massive deductions (legal, I know) which reduces their adjusted gross income.Incidentally, banks turn down W2 borrowers that take massive deductions for business related expenses which also reduces their adjusted gross income.I would suggest you look on BP to find an investor friendly local lender that you can sit down and have a coffee with.