Many of them might be skilled folks but they are not always the best estimator and business person. 

The tried and true version is pulling a list of properties whether you're targeting distressed homes or high equity homes in which case you can pull on something like Propstream or Propwire, you can skip trace through them or someone like Prime Tracers which has a pay as you go system. 

Also, don't forget that, if you pay taxes, it means you're making a profit.2.

That means it takes forever to pay off the mortgage meaning you're paying a mountain of interest. 

It takes that long to pay off your closing costs, rent-ready costs, early turnovers, etc. 

I also assist folks (largely OOS investors) get started in the market there.I'm happy to connect, chat about the market, and send you a ton of resources.The city has been seeing a huge resurgence that goes back 10+ years now.

I'm sure she would have liked to place our net worth in high dividend paying stocks held long term, and some bonds and CDs.  

Best pay compared to cost of living.

The 90% they are paying you back is probably 1/3 of what they're actually making by you committing to a deal.

this is the same in all markets .. guru constantly pumping new folks to wholesale .. for every 3 that enter 3 then quit but it mucks it up.