The deal fell into my lap.

Right now I pull county data into excel for free and upload that into deal machine.

If you are honest and transparent with homeowners, you'll find a consistent pipeline of deals. 

I think a great strategy would be to find someone who would like to house hack with you, and maybe even someone with a bit of experience local to the area that you trust and know very well to go in on the deal with you.  

Hey Daniel, I got a good title company that pretty much only deals with investors and they have been doing a great job and always available to answer the phone and help out! 

Is the normal practice in wholesaling to analyze a deal -> find a buyer -> then offer the price to the seller and form agreement?

I am looking into purchasing a 4 unit in Ohio as my first property. When we viewed the property it appeared that the water meter is not connected. We requested utility bills and after some time finally receive them. I...

Even those with long track records are strugggling to raise $ as well as break even on deals 

Future flips should focus on negotiating better deals and ensuring a strong after-repair value (ARV).

When I attempted to do a similar flip in another county in Texas, where I was unfamiliar with the nuances of the area, my “slam dunk” deal ended up as a $40k loss!.