But with one (wholesaler) exception, I rarely see anything worth buying from wholesalers-- most are trying to unload overpriced slums. 

But they aren’t all crooks, it can be done ethically and legally, and fill a gap in the market, helping seller’s unload houses that most any real estate agent would turn their nose up at. 

Before you tell me the 194 is not enough, this area I'm marketing to happens to have decent cash flow and appreciation potential, so I don't really know that in-state landlords in their right minds would be looking to unload at a discount, especially in an appreciating market.Budget is not an issue, but I would prefer quality leads over quantity, mostly because I work at a hospital where I wouldnt be able to answer the phone during those hours.

Others will be past that and they are looking to unload it. 

Most all wholesale deals I see are not deals at all, but unlicensed agents desperately trying to unload a profit less deal on someone who actually has money.Oh, and I grew up in a ghetto.

Many things scare people off and I look at them and think "it's a half day of work and $200 in lumber".

This could be a sign of a "tired and defeated landlord" that may be willing to sell and unload the property at a discount just to get rid of the burden. 

Syndicator proposal was to unload property after 5 years (next year) and that seems like a pipe dream now. 2 years without a distribution and now on the 3rd PM.

With as quick as inventory is moving, sellers with properties that have been sitting long are more receptive to your initial offer because they are trying to unload the property.

Does anyone know of a connection that can get lumber at a great price??