My family and friends stopped running their mouths and started taking credit for my success when I bought my second property.

Ask around for a recommendation - word of mouth is key and if the agent is good, people will spread the word.

If I had, it might have put a bad taste in my mouth, upset my wife, and caused me to give up/ quit before realizing/receiving the benefits of landlording.

If you really want the property and MI tells you its really worth $8K more ask them to pay for another appraisal and put their money where their mouth is.I also think your numbers are probably high.

The point to wholesaling is to provide a cash buyer with off market properties at a discount.There are several ways to do this (find your inventory).Lists, DMM, Cold calling, bandit signs, SEO, Fb ads, PPC, D4D, word of mouth.

, who would provide and repair appliances - it sounds like you would be happier finding another place to rent, if you can qualify.

Like better than most deals I've learned of and I couldn't be happier for my first deal. 

I did this over three years ago on my first property and couldn't be happier.

As you know, if you mess up word of mouth of how bad you are will travel quickly.

We do have a solid track record in this type of product (attached single family), and most have come through word of mouth from other investors and clients (other developers).