there is tremendous demand for inventory by both investors and retail buyers which is making it tough for the casual investor to succeed.it's great that you're thinking about getting your financing in order. 

I was building a new laundromat in the best retail area of our town when our job site got its tools and copper robbed for the second time.

When we purchased our laundromat, it had a strong brand and positive reviews online.

typically it's much more difficult or even impossible to wholesale something that is in retail condition / for which the owner wants a retail price. 

@Matt Wan Many lenders require wet signatures on at least the Promissory Note but if yours does not, as a US citizen you could do the entire signing anywhere on the planet with a good internet connection + mic + camera via Remote Online Notarization (RON) for less than $200.If wet signatures are required, the answer then depends upon what foreign country you are in.

I recommend doing your research and looking at properties online. 

Found this property through our local online foreclosure auction site.

Networking with local real estate groups or online forums could help you find recommendations for PM companies that have a proven track record in Birmingham 

@Jenny Yu do they have an online portal you can log in to?

It gives me another exit strategy by having the option to sell off individual properties to retail buyers if needed.