I don’t want to be one of those that throws up a number and wait for someone to bite the deal.

I can live without the cash flow from the property so I intend to throw the entire proceeds from the property into a separate account until I get a good handle on all of this.

@Nathan Platter shouldn't a wholesale contract include language such as "the buyer and/or assignee" Or do you just throw that in the additional terms of the standard residential agreement?

Sometimes I throw out an idea and someone shows me that it is mistaken or misplaced.  

You will need to be on your toes at all timesYou will run into set backs (often)You will need to evict peopleYou will need to throw families onto the streetYou will make children homelessYou will have your house damagedYou will need to hire a team of highly skilled people to be your eyes and ears on the groundYou will pay a premium for services provided on your real estate portfolioYou will be harshly judged by those outside of the industryYou will need to make decision based on the best interest of your business and not your feelingsWorks out great for some.

Wasps are killed immediately with wasp spray, then you knock the nest down and throw it away.

VA loan is awesome however I personally feel as though home prices and rentals are ridiculous and unless you're throwing down a decent downpayment or staying here long term, it's not worth it.

Any lenders on here can throw in their two cents, but it's all really going to depend on your parent's finances and what options THEY will have... not just any option in general that might be possible to someone.Would your parents be able to purchase a property in NY without using any of the equity from the house in AZ?

I've been throwing the idea around of looking in Hagerstown but haven't yet.

I deal with many contractors that, on the same job, will throw out completely different quotes.