None of the experts in those threads has any more gas to post a single more word

Why were these properties even sold if they never intended to EVER allow water or gas to be piped or trucked in?

., less than 12 cents per door - I might be a bit suspicious because it probably costs at least 10 cents per door in labor and gas to put them out.

in my experience they are the HUGE minority.. not the majority.. but its just like anyone in the sales business.. 10% will succeed  2 to 3% wildly and the rest will trundle along and 50% will not make it past 6 months.the internet has created this fantasy of real estate rich's and the fantasy includes starting with no money as a wholesaler.. but we know this is not true.. wholesalers need money to market.they need money to buy gas to go to meet ups.. or gas and a car to go meet with clients.Then they need innate skills to close the deals.. and we all know who those folks are .. they are the same that can sell used cars  or are great at selling time shares.. or any other hard close job.no mystery here.. the issue comes with a legion of beginners unleashed on folks who their property many times is their most valuable asset.. or they get snookered into giving it away.. and those that rip equity like this are proud of it etc .there is a place for this wholesaling I Believe in the low value asset areas of the US.. like pretty much any ghetto inner city area of the US.. were values are low and the traditional RE community just does not want to bother with it..

I am an attorney as well, and I recently decided to quit my job in oil & gas to focus on my real estate investing full time! 

Its a gas to help people achieve their dreams in RE... and its very nice to be appreciated for what a true capital partner does which is bringing equity to the table with a minimal amount of micro management...

And I bought a couple rolls of stamps for $90So for about $150 (with gas to and from store and post office) I can send about 200 letters out.

I have no money or experience to get started and just need a leg up from someone who is doing this and not just trying to take advantage of my inexperience.I worked in the IT field doing helpdesk work for over a decade and really havent gotten anywhere in life instead of more debt.I have 2 daughters and one bonus child(step daughter).If I work really hard I can pay my bills on time, and have enough gas to get to work but all the pressure is suffocating!

I very clearly stated in the original post that I immediately went to the property, had the fire dept come out and test it, they said there was no CO cause the furnace wasn't running, and I cut power and gas to the furnace so that it wasn't able to be run.

You could set up a 500 per month campaign and save your other 500 per month to consult with attorneys and pay for gas to drive around neighborhoods calling on fsbo's and for rent signs.