As an investor in a market where cash flow does not come often and appreciation is a bigger play, I understand your mindset. 

One month vacancy can eat up all the cash flow.

And this is coming from someone who has done that.  

Does anyone have any other tips?

While new-home sales are thriving, the rest of the housing market is struggling to keep up.

There’s some really good posts in this thread.

My question is about the funding for the project.

I have been referring the people to the prequalification form that RentRedi uses prior to setting up a viewing.

Quote from @Dave Chengoue: Hi everyone,I'm currently on the hunt for reliable lenders in the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area and would love any recommendations or leads you might have.

Investors want a person that they consider a good "business partner", but most of the wholesalers I see come of as borderline crimnals.