I know that this is a big risk property but I believe that it has the potential for high return if I can get all of this permitting and renovation work figured out on the front end.I'm just looking for any advice on how to cover myself on the front end prior to making an offer and how to expedite the work so that I can get renters in and start recouping on the investment as soon as possible.

Heres a general breakdown:1960s: ~5 -“7%1970s: ~7 - 11% (rising due to inflation)1980s: ~10 - 18% (peaking at 18-19% in 1981-1982 due to high inflation)1990s: ~7 - 10% (gradual decline)2000s: ~5 - 7% (lower due to economic stability)2010s: ~3 - 5% (record lows after the 2008 financial crisis)2020s: ~2.7 - 7.8% (historically low in 2021, then rising in 2022-2023 due to Fed rate hikes)Long-Term AverageOver the past 50 - 60 years, the average mortgage rate has been around 7 - 8%In short and IMO, due to fiat system.

The guarantee of getting paid and a high hourly rate would be what would entice them to use the hourly rate structure over a commission structure.  

Is BP a hot spot for high volume wholesalers?

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Not fully rented, but in a highly desirable location? 

Quote from @Tyler Garza: Deal :Duplex Home2 beds / unit2 baths / unit3,000 sqftAsking 300k60k downEst rent/yr - 31,2005% Vacancy20% Op ExpenseMortgage 240k assuming 7%Results: CF - 6,600Cocr - 11%Cap - 8%Looking at this for a buy and hold and trying to determine if I am analyzing this right@Tyler Garza I can get to your COC of 11% and cap rate of 8%, but since I don't know your loan payment or amort, I'm not sure how you got to CF of $6,600 - I'm getting arond $4,600.And a couple of things jump out at me with your assumptions versus most of my CFO clients: 1) a 5% vacancy rate and 20% Op exp margin seem a little low, 2) an LTV of 80% LTV (with a 7% interest rate) seems high unless you're house hacking, 3) Depending on the location of the property, the $1,300/month/unit rent may be low.

The dishwasher may have a grinder in it for food particles, and the discharge might go into the disposal.

One highly effective way to find off-market deals is by leveraging trained VAs to handle lead generation and outreach.

It can be done but it may take years to build up cash flow especially if you live in high cost area like CA.