Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

Grow wide first, then deep (pay off)- your little expenses add up fast

Nothing about this part of what the lender said sounds off.  

GC's get paid off of the work, not a flat rate... but in your experience, would you say that window of rate is generally 10%-20% project depending, or more towards 15%-30%?

Quote from @Michael Overall:I understand the utilities will go to basis, on the interest is it able to be yearly deducted based off the conversation you referenced if using form 4952According to one of my colleagues on that thread - yes.According to court - no.

It would be a good idea to assess your tolerance to risk and then plan something like that, but using a heloc is going to be around 9-11% in this market so to pay something off with lower interest rate to borrow more might not make much sense.

It'll take time but can really pay off if you stick with it.I'm in Los Angeles and I've investing in TN and GA in the past, and currently investing in SE Wisconsin (your area).Let's connect and discuss the market.

What I decided to do was work in what I was interested in and it led me to be an experienced real estate agent specializing in wholesaling off market properties in PA region specifically Philadelphia and surrounding areas such as Montgo, Delco etc.

The AC is old, but I’m planning on holding off on replacing it.

It was an off market property that my realtor found while I was out of state.