Significant AUM - like 1B+ (further cuts that list down)... but watch you don't get into something that's "too large".

So it's possible that the assignee might decide to cut his losses and forfeit the fee amount he already paid in.Regardless of why this might happen (which is really immaterial), the questions I should have asked are:How frequently (percentage of a wholesaler's deals) does it happen that a buyer backs out of the assignment, andWhen it does, how successful are you in pursuing the alternatives mentioned in Dustin Heiner's article?

Consider safety, proximity to amenities, rental demand, and property condition when searching for a property. 

I’m approved for 500k but I’m looking for a place where housemates will cover most of the mortgage From what I’ve seen, a rehab in the edge of east Liberty is 475k .

Name brands with solid balance sheets are generally a better bet, still one can't forget the big fall too, so diligence is just as key with big names and cut them zero slack.

Vacasa takes a huge cut of the profits.

Most who possess both attributes recognize its more profitable to simply build for themselves which leaves very few qualified builders for 4 unit ground up projects and those who are truly qualified have to be incentivized monetarily to take on such a build which cuts into your margins.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 allows businesses to write off 60% (in 2024) of the cost of qualifying property in the year that it is placed into service.

I’m in CA and I want to cut my teeth in RE investing.

In particular, in desirable areas, for permanent/good financing, often 25% down doesn't cut it.