This being said, I don't believe we'll be able to meet the income requirements to qualify for a conventional.This leads me to believe hard money or private lender is more the only option to get my foot in the door, use my business to make repairs at very good rates, build some equity then refi once the balloon is due. 

We have been talking back-and-forth and I am convinced that his action is going to lead to him achieving his annual goals in 3 months.

My research was leading me to Stessa.

Hello everyone, I recently became a realtor and I was wanting to get into wholesaling but my broker has said it could lead me into trouble here.

So it's more-so there a construction/maintenance company, who uses a PM offering as a lead gen and capture device to drive sales. 

You are rushing and that can lead to a first property mistake.

In my opinion this will not lead to long term success - if that is of any interest to you focus on saving up enough to purchase your primary residence.

i'd pick a market close by, or that you have a personal connection to, or that you visit often.chasing cash flow by itself can lead to negative outcomes - for example, these investors bought in supposed "cash flow" markets:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...hope this helps.

It is normally the real estate that attracts the nuisance tenants which leads some to resort to section 8 believing its a cure all which is the furthest from reality.  

Any thoughts or investor leads are greatly appreciated!