By the time you finish that, you'll be well-versed in a host of different techniques and strategies and will be better suited to handle the first deal when you find it. 

like what happened to us on this particular transaction.My wife has some other clever techniques she uses here in the Oregon and WA markets were she is a broker... she is much better at this than I am ... as she does retail sales I do not.However if you want to add it right up front with your offer .. then yes "additional Provisions" would be an appropriate spot on our Oregon forms to put the verbiage in.

It's in a prime location, so I feel it's worth bending over backward to make it happen.My question for the group:  What are some common tips/techniques that might allow us to close on the first property (< 3 months) AND  the 2nd property (> 6 months)?  

What part do you need help with: finding properties, funding sources, rehab techniques, finding power team members, finding buyers, contracts and paperwork?...... 

this technique was a lot more popular about ten years ago , basically you would want a cash back if some of the renovations would not be done.I never did one myself but heard a few people who did, cant tell you if it's legal or not though.that being said, the schl and the bank will evaluate the place and see if it's worth that price.how is the wholesaler getting paid?

Point me and Aaron Mazzrillo are stating is work harder to find these deals with your own creativity and marketing techniques and let the market do its natural thing.

(I'm sure you know of the technique.)

I would imagine you have 1 account for all properties and manage just 1 account and use quick books or some other kind of accounting software techniques.

My companies are named Pioneer because I like to explore new opportunities and techniques to gain competency.  

I painted the the outside of the cabinets in my last property but will do my research as to the proper techniques.