Wholesaling as it's taught is a myth.

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.

Charging a pet fee of $50/month and a shed usage fee of $25/month enhances my cash flow.

Please so my other post for debunking your myths.

There's a ton of good books on this to help get you in the right mindset - E-Myth, 4hr Workweek, The One Thing, The Power of Habit to name a few. 

It also includes the myths about noise and rust etc.

Further, if you’re worried about ‘transaction funding’ costs – there are many title companies that now allow table funding (essentially you can use the funds from the second close to fund your first close)#4 Add disclosures to your Assignment (for buyers) and purchase contracts (for sellers)The myth that buyers will freak out when they see the large assignment fee that you’re making is misplaced.

Next is to determine if you can increase the NOI through enhancement in the property, reducing expenses and raising rents which will ultimately increase the value of the property.

You need to put in the improvements that will enhance your ARV.  

I recommend reading the E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber.