So when you close with people, you'll have a chance to scale. 

With risks bring the higher chance the cards will collapse.

If you're negative and looking at potential deferred maintenance I'd sale it and enjoy the memories. 

While this can be appealing for short-term liquidity without immediate monthly payments, it often comes at the cost of significant equity upon sale.

Then compare that to median sales prices in a given zip code.

What happens if you don't get title insurance is not an issue now, but on the sale of that property later. 

It will be a short term Airbnb rental.Have had success with two other Airbnb properties that I currently arbitrage in the local Pittsburgh area.Purchased the home far below market value with a probate sale.

Your chance of success is much higher that way.

Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

Luckily, I didn’t give my real last name, and I actually live and work in Southern California so there’s little chance this will be linked to me or my case.