That $40k spread will shrink after holding costs, resale costs and debt service.

I will keep that in mind that the repairs can blow or shrink my margin.

As we cycle down they will shrink, then atart to increase with the next cycle.

We also have the ability to shrink the scope of data to specific cities as long as they are apart of our MLS.

We have had better luck digging back into the plaster to expose better insulation then using shrink tube to cover the wires vs just wrapping in electrical tape. 

Experienced investors are busy with projects and aren't going to stop to train someone or mentor someone if there is nothing in it for them, especially since they would be putting knowledge into you that could come back to shrink their own pool.

My reserve is going to shrink a bit since I just had a roof damaged in a wind storm.

The investor pool and buyer lists for wholesalers will shrink substantially right now.

Our area is expanding (do to supply issues), our market knowledge is shrinking (since we are venturing into new markets), and our/my confidence in estimating ARV is taking a major hit.  

And it seems to me, that if you can be liquid whether with experience or not, that the playing field will be shrinking here soon.