Most of them have been from newer accounts with very little history, so my guess is theyre bots or part of some lead-gen scheme.

He says his source at a leading information provider, tells him that their research reports a serious drop in the number of "wholesalers" out there from 90,000 in mid 2022 to about 20,000 now, in fall of 2024.

Had another one where tenant wanted out of lease and our lead paint certification expired on a Friday and they had a lawyer send a $5000 demand due to unsafe unit (which didn’t have lead paint in it) and us pay their moving.We told them we will let you out of the lease but will never give you a penny - that’s how it ended - they moved out and we let them out of lease

Originally my research lead me to believe prior to purchasing that I was responsible for past utilities and any liens on the property, but not the mortgage. 

Sellers believe that by providing flexibility, they can attract buyers who might not qualify for traditional loans and, in turn, command a better price for the property.This perceived advantage can sometimes lead sellers to agree to terms that heavily favor the buyer, such as zero-interest loans or accepting second-position liens.

Leaks can lead to mold.

So, I'd value your transparent ideas, what daily routines and business systems lead to your success?

The investor is now dragging their feet and it's got me feeling like I need to come up with a contingency plan.Any ideas/leads on creative financing for the downpayment/funding the whole deal?

Never trust wholesalers they have no duty to you to tell the truth.so that being said.. just use them as a lead source.run your own comps. do your own inspections and have your rehab crew give you estimates.

Do you all obtain leads for both absentee owners and probates from these services?