At 18 with an interest in CRE I'd be surprised if you didn't get influenced by someone you know?

Quote from @Stuart Udis: My comment has nothing to do with comps and your decision to make the repair shouldn't be comp influenced either.  

How do you start finding motivated sellers and cash investors in New York if you aren't allowed to cold call anymore?

Period.If you think every seller is motivated, every number will work, and buyers will throw cash at you, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.👉 Adjust your expectations—this business is about consistent effort, not overnight success.2️⃣ INACTION IS COSTING YOU DEALSEver stare at a lead and overanalyze every detail?

Many wholesalers motives are to make a quick buck.

This is great motivation.

via motivated sellers/distressed properties?

If the inspection reveals a bigger problem, either you can try to keep the deal alive by offering a seller credit, which could motivate the buyer to move forward, or the buyer walks away. 

Learn your market inside and out—know property values, motivated seller strategies, and how to analyze deals properly.

I'm a rookie investor motivated to learn more about the industry.