They EASILY paid $30k extra to get seller financing with $150k down.

If you can solve their problem, you can usually buy the house.When you are a new wholesaler, the best thing you can do is to get some reps calling and looking for another wholesaler in the area, before you put your own money down on it.

At some point that market becomes saturated, pushing revenues down and the extra juice won't be worth the squeeze. 

Usually, the confidence comes from more reps (seeing more homes and being more of an asset hunter not a spreadsheet warrior) and going to local meetups so you can meet all the other people nearby who are doing what you can't get yourself to do.Ok Elizabeth, Ready for it? 

These are great for experienced flippers who can handle the tight timelines and costs.Private investing usually involves individuals funding your deal, like friends, family, or networking connections.

Also, the houses that we like the most usually have the strongest appreciation.

Basically, two choices on the market:1) All-in-one units, typically used in apartments2) Separate units that are stackable - usually higher quality than #1

Always make sure the loan-to-value ratio (LTV) aligns with your risk tolerance (usually 60-70% for fix-and-flip loans).Once you're prepared with contracts and a local network, you can start talking to borrowers and agents to find opportunities.

My maintenance is usually less then 1k per year., We replace the roof, and HVAC if 10 years or older.

The umbrella is a good idea as they are usually not too expensive for the amount of coverage.Get a good STR policy.