I have heard different positions about this... both have good points; on one side the new or small wholesalers are more "direct", many times only "one closing" instead of 2 (big companies) which can save a lot of money if you do several deals per year.

We appreciate any advice we receive. 

You’ve already given ample time for him to leave, and not receiving rent for three months is a serious concern.It’s essential to follow the lease terms to the letter.

I've used this strategy in a similiar situation wherein the repairs needed to the property were made part of the agreement and the tenant buyer took possession with repairs needed and fixed the property to livable condition.Also in the scenario I received $5.5K down payment on a 3 year term $1200 per month and P/I cost me $550 and I paid taxes and insurance. 

If you are all in $200k into a property  and it is worth $350,000 after repairs, then you should be able to receive all of your initial cost on a refinance using the new appraised value. 

How do you think it’ll directly affect the housing vouchers?

Would it be legal to wholesale a family members home (est. 1M), and receive a fee for the wholesale services? 

If you consult two different tax professionals, you might receive two different opinions.

Can anyone point me in the direction to begin learning the ins and outs of this type of investing.  

.- Sold it for $915K after 5.5 years (received $442K at the closing)- Did 1031 exchange and bought 8 SFH in NE & AL worth of 1.6M (brings $4k/months income now) What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?