I’ve had a similar situation before and had a difficult time finding people interested in partnering.

Jimmy Napier, 40 years ago, told me that 95% of people do not really understand the concept.  

That said, good wholesalers have a handful of buyers in their back pocket that get all of their best deals.

Quote from @Josh Lansberry: You will hear a lot of people bad-mouth him, but Dave Ramsey can teach you how to get financially savvy real quick.

On the other hand, a detailed quote with a higher total may offer more transparency and reduce the risk of surprises as the project progresses.I specialize in consulting services for situations like this, where I help clients evaluate contractor quotes, ensure transparency, and navigate the renovation process with confidence.

Always gonna be a whole bunch of cheap old houses with a whole bunch of people on Section 8 ready to rent them.

You have excellent advice here from some people who didn't just get their knowledge of investing through a low rate, real estate risk off period.

Really your reply is the kind of thing that has made Bigger Pockets so valuable for people like me with more limited access to a broad range of more experienced professionals.

Second, people with criminal records are in need of housing and have made great tenants for us.

Because it takes repetition for people to remember things and you have to be top-of-mind when they encounter a potential client for you!