@Anna Brown you have 2 factors that give you a competitive advantage right now - low interest rates and a low tax basis.

What software should I take advantage of that will help me analyze deals, comps, market research, etc. 

If you fit this category or the "tier 2" category ($500k-$650k), feel free to DM me and we can see if it'd be a good fit to work together and discuss the process.As a sneak peak, as I don't post or share numbers with non-signed clients, we tend to see 10-25% CoC returns depending on YOU: what you do or do not contribute and the finished product you choose to make ultimately. 

Buyers will maintain their slight advantage in smaller markets and anticipate strong competition is top markets. 

☺️)...you might talk with the realtor and it goes on the MLS and it sells to someone else....or it might sit on the MLS for a while and you eventually get it.My point is, as a realtor and investor myself, put yourself in the other person's shoes...they don't want to feel "pushed" or like someone is trying to take advantage of them. 

Please be gentle; I'm new at this and it's pretty complex :)Structure / Legal Details- we'd establish market value through a combination of comps from local real estate agent and an appraisal- attorney would establish all required "arms length" aspects including a mortgage at a minimum standard federal rate- LLC would pay us back based on a standard promissory note over 30 yrs Pros of selling to the LLC (I think)- A sale now would be the only time we'd be able to take advantage of the cap gains exclusion on this house bc we won't qualify for the "live there 3 of 5 years" rule due to the timing of our lease and our last time of residence. 

I have quite a bit of equity in these properties so a refinance at balloon due will have some advantages but with the increased recent rates I will likely take a decently large hit on cash flow. *** What loan structure and fees do you all commonly lock down and what would you recommend in my situation?

So for example, a 761 credit score will be in the 760-779 credit category, then going down to 740-759 and so on.2.

The challenge you will find with wholesale is that it's usually more advantageous to have boots on the ground, but again there may be programs to obtain leads without actually living here. 

Having access to the MLS and learning how to use it can really be advantageous and help you better understand the martket