However, if you are not comfortable using leverage then use all of your cash to buy the property.  

But not sure of their exact financial situation, because they didn't feel comfortable sharing any more details than what I have.

Very comfortable at the moment so I don't NEED to rush into a bad deal.

If you're comfortable enough to get within 10-15% of what it's actually going to cost, you probably don't need to get a GC out there right away and you can wait until after you're under contract to get actual hard bids from GC's.  

As soon as you close do it comfortably on an improved property get the exterior door locks changed.  

I've taken the time to get pretty comfortable and understand all the processes with wholesaling.

I am an electrician by trade and own a 1916 home myself so the commonly frightening buzzwords such as "knob and tube", "plaster walls", and "asbestos tiles" don't carry quite the same weight with me but it will be nice to have someone who is as objective as possible.If you feel comfortable answering, could you share what you budget for repairs on these older properties?

If you get a chance to add a pic to your account I think it will help make others in the community feel more comfortable reaching out to you. 

I met both tenants several times and spoke with them prior to this and felt comfortable with it.  

I kept that license active for about 30 years.Regardless of what I had, I felt more comfortable with the construction business.