1) We make sure backside funds are confirmed at title before we initiate frontside wire.2) Our agreement that we get the wholesaler to sign essentially would allow us to secure a loan against the property if for whatever reason there was an issue (as never happened).3) We generally insist that both the A-B and the B-C contract are at the same title company.

The lender will charge a ridiculous amount up front to close, but that comes out of the LOC, so you still end up only putting in the initial deposit.  

This creates a negative initial position.

This is a strategy that is used at the onset when the property gets purchased initially from the wholesaler.

Typically, the initial upfront for the rehab is either cash or a high interest loan (hard money or private). 

Many people I speak with initially gravitate towards the "cheaper" areas because "numbers are better." 

Hello, great question as I am considering them too, not specifically looking into using any form of retirement accounts for initial investment though. 

I got a call from the Warren City hall and they reported pipes bursting and the whole driveway is flooded on initial reports.

In short, having all the conversations and commitments in strategy, setting up LLC and all the fun docs of who's doing what, and I'd suggest even getting initial funding into account for at least EM. 

High LTV purchased at retail (off mls) has large initial negative cash flow- regulations are tenant friendly.