Now that Steve has provided you with the right places to look, you will be even more prepared in your vetting the next time.

Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.

It is an incredibly supportive group, eager to share and to provide advice to anyone getting started.

Be that as it may, with this approach, you will have to provide some value for your folks even to consider this.

I've seen it happen countless times, especially from one company here in Birmingham.2 - Hire your own home inspector. do not use any home inspector a turnkey provider recommends.

@Chris Morris have ALWAYS seen bad "deals" from rookie wholesalers that really don't understand what they are doing to provide value to the industry.It's getting worse because the real estate market has recovered from the 2010 Crash, yet many are still using tactics & methods developed during this time.Everyone in the industry needs to go back and look at what was being done BEFORE 2010 and start using those methods, updating them with current technology.

These involve additional costs.I am not saying that there definitely is negative cash flow, but I will say not including known expenses is providing a misleading cash flow estimate.  

There's some excellent relevant & recent material from very high quality individuals on this forum.

@Arthur Savery there are some great comments already provided.

Retaining your current home at a 2.875% mortgage rate maximizes cash flow, while accessing $65K in equity provides liquidity for your next steps.