Basically, just like any market, you can fail - but it can so easily be avoided when you have the resources and expertise needed to navigate it.For Crime Rates in the City Proper see here: https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-scranton-pa/ Just like any city, it varies heavily street to street, but is overall a solid place to invest.

I know the basics of wholesaling but I value the companies lead system more then anything.

Basically you need to know what you are doing in DM or Online for it to work, otherwise, you will spend thousands of dollars without success@Jonathan Krauser.

Takeaways and next actions for me became very clear in that I need to get back to my basics, posting here, and making offers. 

concerns about safety/fraud , taxation etc...https://cocodevelopmentgroup.com/boulevard-villa-bali/PDF of payback calculations   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FQca4xOb7Dgxy9o5-UP8wvXuZCo...

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

So basically, for a B minus area, for a 3 bedroom brick home you will spend 110k for a rental that brings in $1,400 per month and in a class D neighborhood Section 8 you will be all in for the same cashflow at $80k.If you extend you view to "Metro" Detroit you have more opportunities in Cities like Warren, Hazel Park, Taylor, Romulus, Eastpointe, et al,. 

The key is to start with a solid foundation—understanding the basics will set you up for long-term success.

I think you are definitely on the exact right track with your thinking - have you put all this side by side in excel (very basic excel "modeled out")>? 

Cash flow will provide you with a steady income and a safety net for any unexpected expenses, which is especially important when starting out.