Been thinking about investing in one of these sites, but want to hear which other wholesalers have had more success with and which offers the most benefits versus the cost.

You're best bet is to call a few brokers local to the area and see what they can come up with.It's definitely going to be a surplus or excess carrier that will do it and the premiums will be high. 

(Starbucks / yoga studio / craft brewery /boutique cookie,coffe or ice cream shop  are the easiest targets)-Activation of dormant retail sites-Increased foot traffic For B to AAbove also apply-Home valuations (are homes in the increasing at rates above nearby or similar neighborhoods)-Is it walkable or are projects in place to make it highly walkable for residents-Is it near highly desirable activity centers -is it unique (for example - Can it get historic designation)

Just wanted to introduce myself and enjoying the Bigger Pockets site and forums.

Kate I see Avalara but from looking at their site it is not clear if they are actually making the payments or are they just helping you figure out the amounts to remit?

This site has been instrumental in getting me from 0 properties to where I am today. 

Most values for this metric on this site are like 0.70% (Watertown NY for example). 

How that impacts the unemployment rate I am unsure, but you can bet it has misguided it for the past 1-2 years.2) Severance will not crater the consumption economy overnight. 3-6 months severance, the real bleeding won't happen to end of Q3/top of Q4.

Your best bet is to go to real estate networking events near those areas and talk to those who have invested in those areas.Best of luck!

But just hating on wholesaling in a wholesaling forum is so unbelievably pointless. its not dead per se  but it is starting to be regulated as it should.. oregon just passed their version. where to wholesale you now need a license and over site by the RE commission.. along with criminal back ground and a BOND.. and as we know not everyone can pass either of those with the bond being the tough one if you have bad credit your not getting a bond.