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

How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

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

. 🔥 Chris Voss"The Master Negotiator” & Author of Never Split the DifferenceLearn high-stakes FBI negotiation techniques for real estate deals 🏆 Dave MeyerHead of real estate investing at BiggerPockets14+ years of experience in real estate investingExpert in housing market analysis and investment strategyVenue: This year BPCON will be held at the legendary Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Modular, on the other hand, which I also deal with, you can do a mod and put it in the city limits but would cost as much or more as a stick built, more if you go with a two story.You're much better off going with an existing duplex

The deal fell into my lap.

The last few STR deals I closed where my client used a second home loan, they ended up putting down 20-25%, preferring to have more equity in the property versus giving away thousands in fees to the lender. 

I have heard that CA is very competitive and very difficult to find deals in.

I’m diving into real estate investing with a focus on rental properties, and I’m looking to connect with like-minded investors, lenders, and partners.A little about me:•I’m currently working on securing my first rental property and seeking a strategic partnership with an investor willing to fund the deal while I handle the operations.

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