The neighborhoods are not upscale but they are desirable so good tenants are typically found quickly. 

Investors typically want to stay within the original budget.The only way to do this is to stick to the plan and avoid COs!

We typically do not buy from wholesalers due to their inflated price tag. 

You'll have access to owner occupied loan products, therefore saving on your down payment, typically 3-5% compared to 20-25% for non owner occupied properties.

@David F.As Russell mentioned co-ops are probably 1/2 the price of a condo and you would also have extensive costs to set up a co-op and typically it’s my understanding the builder funds the first 1-2 years of reserves.

The average home value stands at $562,718, marking a 5.1% year-over-year rise, and homes typically go pending in approximately 30 days.

Additionally, how many calls does it typically take you to successfully close a deal using this approach?

From what I have seen, the typical remedy is termination of the contract, refund of the EM deposit and all expenses incurred by the buyer during the failed transaction.

A monthly fee (typically around $5-20/mo) is added on to the payment.

The other markets are in southern states.My buyers are typically the "trades".