But, at one of the properties, the tenants split their portions of the rent.

A lot of investors start with direct ownership but later shift to passive syndications, real estate funds, or private lending to scale their wealth without the operational stress.

Plus, these properties are usually sold as-is, so an inspection wont change much.What experienced Flippers Do InsteadBring a Contractor Instead A 15-minute walkthrough with a good contractor will tell you what you need to know.Know Your Numbers Upfront  If you price in a repair buffer, minor surprises wont kill your deal.Use the Inspection Period (If Allowed)  Some wholesalers offer a short due diligence window use it wisely.When an Inspection Makes SenseIf you’re new and not confident in spotting costly repairs.If its a high-end deal or potential structural issue.If your lender or partner requires it.If you do need an inspection, find an inspector who moves fast and work directly with the wholesaler to coordinate access.

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As for reaching out to agents, I suggest connecting with buyer’s agents directly.

Most clients I’ve worked with allow for guests to sign in directly.

Keep track of 3 buckets.1) Owner occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule A2) Tenant occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule E3) Jointly occupied portion - likely prorated for both schedules.There are nuances to this, so I recommend looking for a tax pro who can coach you on this. 

Hopefully, if you are reading this, you will not be lured to actually invest without diving much deeper into how any capital raiser or direct sponsor actually goes about creating that return. 

Often wholesalers and investors cross paths in these communities.3.Direct Outreach & Marketing:Consider running targeted ads or direct mail campaigns focused on property owners.

Once the tenant has to pay that late fee one time they will not do it again.To answer your question more directly, start the eviction process as soon as you can and do not back off the breaks until you get payment in full.