I’ll have to play with it.I haven’t gotten to the Estimating Rehabs book yet.

That's not to say there aren't wholesalers here in Oklahoma, you'll just need to learn the rules to play

So they have to be placed & picked up quickly, or at the very worst cost so little that it doesn't matter at all if the authorities remove it. 

I'm 31 I never met one person who moved to Lehigh acres under 50 years old. no jobs, infrastructure, commercial, etc and no utilities either. just a land play that a developer made millions on in the past 

I primarily buy in Columbus and have done several equity plays and successful BRRRR.

If you're not willing to work 7 days a week, work when others are out playing in the sun, forget it.

Decided to play it safe as it was my first deal and had to overcome the fear.

If he wants to retire I would definitely play up the continued monthly income side....You might also be able to get him to see that a lower interest rate protects him from a refinance out. 

The prior seller would have to cooperate, sign borrower authorization forms to allow you to show that the underlying note is not in default and or has paid on time for 12 + months. 

So understand that while you can get a good deal, you are accepting a lot of risk by 'playing the game'.Finally - know that just because an auction lists a price - that is seldom the price something will sell for.