@Austin RallsHavent done this, but honestly if you already know them, just strike up a conversation. 

@Jacob DanielsAs others have said, you should have credit standards and those should have objectively determined your answer already.Setting that aside, I see 3 strikes in the limited info provided: (1) the BKs, (2) a sub-600 score, and (3) no rental history.

Glendale is opening up the new Mattel Adventure Park and a ton of crazy resorts (one is a man-made beach) out in Westgate, so I completely understand the appeal and now would be the time to strike. 

Last thing I need is a ding on my credit and all of the nonsense involved in removing that strike. 

Make a few calls and you might strike gold in terms of a deal.....good luck  

@Mike HernGreat postWhat people do not realize is trying to strike any deal with a seller who is in distress is extremely risky to opening yourself up to a lawsuit.

My GoalI must achieve financial freedom (or at least to be within striking distance of it) in 4 years.

My advice - partner with a realtor or lender who can show you how to improve your knowledge on values, now when your VERY close to striking a deal, bring the borrower in and do it that way.99% of deals/leads etc. are trash....so if you sent them all to your buyer to get them to do your work for you (putting the value and rehab on it) as a wholesaler, it's not sustainable.Take time to learn how to get accurate ARV's.

But striking out into a completely different industry entirely, why?

Short flight from Seattle and strikes a good balance between appreciation and affordability.