So far the final push:*Convincing the spouse*tired of watching stagnant money not make money*Fear of not providing for family*Proving someone wrong*Tired of TALKING and not doing*Next step in educating was acting*Purchasing new home and deciding to keep oldI always find it fascinating how so many different things get people to the same decision...

-Initial offer made 11/8/17 (I was on my 90 day challenge twist... turned into 180)-ratified contract 11/16/18 -Purchase Price: 41K-Bro Science Rehab Cost: 20-40K (This is my first one/Kinda winging it) -ARV: 80-120K (2 doors down sold for 75K last month.

Wow - this is fascinating - thanks, everyone, for your different opinions, and specific suggestions.

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

I'm new, doesn't mean I won't be getting wholesale property to sell.the questions is 'Profit margin vs demand'If I'm the cash buying investor, I'd go for where demand is there and get reasonable profit vs just going after big profit margin, not knowing when the property will sell.I don't think it's a rocket science reallyIf you can understand how stock market works, same principle applies. knowing psychology helps where to look for motivated sellers too.I don't need any mentors, just some information.

They don't have to be rocket science....even though most lenders make them difficult. 

I ask in part because I have a duplex in the heart of Kansas City that is undergoing improvements and will then be rented and listed for sale, and in part because I am fascinated with the turn key business.

Glad you're not one, Keith, but that's the reason.Anywho- RE is not rocket science.

FYI, I never stop educating myself (keep reading).It's not rocket science. 

Rentometer is far from an exact science.