That doesn't cut it for me.

Right now I'm just getting the the edge of the water to get my feet wet so I'm unsure of which route I'd like to go just yet.

Cut out the real estate commissions and it could help you succeed.

They even have different methods and timelines for cutting our paychecks.I know there is one brokerage (won't say which franchise to protect the innocent) which apparently throws really "great" holiday office parties (at least pre-COVID). 

Less expenses: Stop going out to eat so much, trade your car for a cheaper one, sell the $5000 golf clubs for $1000 ones, 1 vacation a year instead of 2 or 3 a year because "I deserve it", cut the grass yourself.I am being a little silly, but seriously get on a budget and see what you need to do to cut expenses or where you can work a little harder.

People seemed more on edge, there were worse drivers and annoying drivers who honked as soon as the light turned green. 

We can cut them a break in the rent increase as we explore what is feasible.    

I noticed your comment on a few hundred dollars a month, I would say that yes I agree it's still profit however, the return of only a few hundred isn't worth the risk of tax, insurance vacancy or some repair pushing me over the edge there, I would rather find something a little more appealing if I am tying my money up.

The seller has to sign cancellation docs and if they think wholesaler was screwing around with them like many wholesalers do.. they simply wont sign and your money is stuck and you would have to litigate it to get it back unless of course the wholesaler cuts you a check personally but I think before they would do that they simply go find another gator who does not know any better. 

The old playground rule of "cross my heart and hope to die" doesn't quite cut it in the investment world.So, before you dive wallet-first into your next big financial romance, here’s what you should do:1.