Make sure you understand the difference between capital expenses that get depreciated over multiple years and regular expenses that get deducted immediately.

There are a lot of different ways to deploy that $300K (or keep a larger chunk in cash for safety). 

In either case, the wholesaler usually doesn't need to provide their own funds to complete the deal unless they are doing a double closing and need private financing for that purpose.The title company plays a key role in ensuring that the funds are processed correctly and that the transaction is legally and financially finalized, including disbursing funds to the seller and paying any fees owed to the wholesaler, private lender, or other parties involved.Contract with Seller: The wholesaler secures a property under contract, usually with a small earnest money deposit.Find Buyer: The wholesaler finds a buyer (investor) and assigns the contract, earning an assignment fee (difference in price).Closing: The buyer wires funds, the wholesaler receives the assignment fee, and the title company handles the transaction.Costs:Earnest Money: Small deposit.Marketing: Costs to find deals.Funding (if needed): For double closings.Profit: The wholesaler earns the assignment fee.prioritize transparency and value.

But, understand they will all have slightly different pricing as well, and when you "layer risk" rates/terms go up. 

Homes that get more winter weather need a different level of upkeep, but nothing more than a regular home needs that is built for their specific area.

And by higher risk I mean higher risk of tenant issues  generally older homes with a lot of long term differed maintenance. limited opportunities for any REAL appreciation . 

CPM is a completely different type of PM, like LTR PM is different from STR PM. 

What is different is *how* you advertise.

Why is padsplit showing up 4-5x in a row in the forums all posted by different posters?

Here are the details:- Current occupancy with a monthly income of $2,750- Purchase price: approximately $145,000 (putting 25% down, around $36,250)- Location: McKeesport, PAAs a relatively new investor with two properties in different states, I'm looking for guidance on how to analyze this deal.