So, here we are, 3 weeks in and I'm still working my way slowing through "The Ultimate Beginner's Guide", and my husband has blitzed through it and is already starting to analyze properties in our hometown market.  

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However I need a foundations guide to tell me what's going on because the floor seem to be sinking in some areas.

Edward Powers there are a lot of guides and tutorials on this site regarding wholesaling.

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While reading the Ultimate Beginners Guide I was introduced to the 50% Rule and the 70% Rule, and the 1% Rule I have heard was bumped up to 2%.

If you have an inspection or walk the property with a contractor or seasoned investor they can guide you in terms of what to expect for maintenance and capex. 

Start here:  The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Wholesalinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/3...Driving for Dollars Bible: Finding Distressed Properties and Marketinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/05/0...

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