I just closed on one for that last week and it appraised.Under contract at 223k with seller paying 5k in closing.The property needs 20k in repairs. 

Lenders dont allow seller carry back and NO cash equity.. 

As sellers realize that buyers cannot pay the same price for the same income stream as before due to the higher rates dampening overall buyer returns over that 6-month market cycle, sellers will eventually transact at lower prices, making it more apparent to sellers where the current market pricing is.

Quote from @Marco Bario: @Kris Kempe - You should consider the risks for you and the seller when wholesaling a subject to deal.

Lots of sellers will be screwed.

You sound super motivated, I am excited for you! 

Making the next million is nice but doesn't motivate me to log long hours.

Any referrals or recommendations for good and qualified brokers, sellers, property management companies, loan brokers, insurance brokers, mortgage brokers, contractors, etc.

Good to hear your motivation to get into real estate investing.

How does the middleman (investor) exit out of the sandwich lease option once the investor finds an end buyer to close on the original purchase price between investor and seller?