Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.

I've done a lot of research into this and believe this is for me, but am getting some roadblocks when it comes to funding requirements and my buy box not aligning.

In the last 18 months various states have instituted new rules, regulations or laws related to (1) need for licensure to wholesale (2) restrictions on marketing of a property in which you do not have ownership and (3) disclosure requirements when dealing with a homeowner that makes it clear to the homeowner that the contact signed with the wholesaler is not a definitive “sales” contract, therefore making it less likely home owners will sign4.

It's that simple.Doesn't hurt to have real hardwood floors and A/C as well.

from a laptop or mobile phone on one of my SFR's (internet must be hooked up, but most tenants do it anyway and like to be able to monitor the outside of the house remotely, even if there's nothing going on.)

It's probably one of the most underrated ways to learn and eventually become an investor yourself.

I do work and Cleveland and have contacts.

Its a great way to get yourself into the RE investing game.

I know NY lenders that can do 100% LTV helocs which might give you that extra flexibility.

My clients are mainly real estate developers, PE funds and individual investors doing syndications and my core skill is in real estate valuation / due diligence across real estate asset classes.