A few people will buy cosmetically distressed properties, but very few tackle ones that are in need of more involved rehabs.

Before you make the seller an offer, you'll want to review the types of repairs or additions the home will need.Here are some personal attributes that can help someone become a successful real estate wholesaler:A personality that focuses on goals and commits to achieving themAn ability to organize and tackle tasks efficientlyAn ability to delegate tasks when usefulA recognition that partnering with those with access to possible leads, e.g., the Multiple Listing Service, can be necessaryAn affinity for technology (such as customer relationship management software and mobile apps) that can make the entire wholesale real estate workflow easier and more effectiveAn understanding of the power and value of a well-constructed website to market your services and dispense important information to potential sellers and investorsA desire to learn more with each wholesaling experience and to make sure both seller and buyer are happy with the wholesale real estate transaction.All the best!

Yup, they both have their demons to tackle however, our investing was in WA state because there were no AC condensers/freon and complex boiler/chiller systems like there are in TX/FL plus property taxes are around .8% of FMV or fair market value annalized while other states are higher especialy TX, FL.

Mentorship is more of a relationship that develops over time.I saw some stats the other day that said something like 80% of the new agents are gone the 1st year, and 80% of those left leave the business year 2...so I would expect it is the same with wholesalers, so tough to want to invest a whole lot of time in someone that will not be in business in 2 years.Maybe you could develop some tasks you want to do, but don't have time for....and let them tackle those for you.Building some kind of database.Driving for dollars.Skip Tracing.Calling/Prospecting.Viewing homes with a checklist, taking pictures, and videos.

Gotta be some higher rate debt to tackle or returns to seek out there than 3%. 

I agree with your sentiment, but would propose the following actions that could be taken by Government to tackle this problem at a more fundamental level (Many won't be popular among BP Investors, I bet): Increase Supply:1.

I also recommend attending as many real estate meetups as possible since networking is the real cheat code to growth.Also, start tackling all of the biggerpockets books, each of which has its own specialty.

Even commercial interest ls me, as I’m starting to want to tackle bigger deals. 

That is the mission I am looking to tackle head on over the next couple of months, while also making the process as scalable as possible.

Tackling the last question first, we see that they didn't close down bc they lost money this quarter.