I went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

So much at BP emphasizes building a team around you- on my team the main contributors were a GC and a partner with good credit and bookkeeping/ tax skills.

We emphasize in advertising that heat is included to justify our rent and we have a market for that.

I want to emphasize though that when they have been late, we have been able to talk to the refugee organization who will help the process. 

I have had great luck on CL...but I will emphasize the word luck.

Probably And I emphasize "probably" a sand, stain, and poly will take care of thatI've never encounter this issue before 

@Holly Scott , True, when an agent sets up an "email alert" for you, the software usually blocks the selling agent info, and substitutes/emphasizes the "sender" of the email alert.If you've ended the "buyers' agent" relationship, you might just set up your own email alerts via Redfin.com You can there see the Seller's agent within the ad, likely google them and find a phone #.If you're going to be big time REI, consider getting your own license someday and be your own realtor?

Which is also why I emphasize the importance of trying to buy under-value in the first place, and preferably only buying those that have value-adding potential too. 

I completely agree with @Joseph Rice and would emphasize knowing your market rents.

Many of the podcast that I listen to emphasize professionalism and the positive aspects wholesaling can provide for all involved parties, including the sellers.