Location is central and close to highway.

obviously that can get pricey and is why joining a team or established brokerage can be so helpful.I was lucky enough to have a family connection that is an established boutique commercial broker, and he was in his own words "drowning" and needed help. 

The seller backed out of the deal and didn’t show up at closing, but now the wholesaler won’t sign off on canceling the contract.Has anyone experienced something similar?

I have been an agent at Keller Williams for the last 3 years and have done a bit of wholesaling on the side. 

They had carpeted the bedrooms and common areas, and the living room was still original wood...well I decided to pull up the old carpet and lo and behold - original wood in pristine condition.

That’s an enormous achievement, and I wish you all the best as you start your real estate journey.

So we have tons and tons of post about people talking and asking about should they go to college? 

Natural disasters and requirements for 100% hurricane coverage have had a dramatic impact on HOA's insurance costs, and also affect Buyers due to lending requirements. 

I would advertise and re-rent the unit and retain that part of the security deposit not used to offset the lost rent.

I have been listening to The Real Estate Rookie and other BP shows for about a year.