One of my secrets to success is building partnerships for many years to come rather than trying to get a bunch of money from unsuspecting investors today.

I've stated my piece, and you've stated yours.Call me dumb if you want, doesn't matter to me, I'll double down on that statement, I think that is exactly what you and others have done.I appreciate you linking that post, I did feel that way at one point.It's no secret that Detroit has money problems, and DAC is a hell hole.

We are located in the Pittsburgh market I do have properties in many states including Jacksonville, Florida and my next location will be Houston, Texas (actually cities within 50 miles of Houston).No matter what city you choose, having a good relationship with someone with boots on the ground, who understands not just the market but the little secrets each market holds is probably your most important resource. 

Albeit the entire population was held in check by the Savak (secret police).

I just take their offer price and contingencies and insert them into the contract form that I use for selling properties.Thanks for confirming the part about keeping the offers secret.

Here's the real "secret".

She's become my company's secret weapon :)! 

And secretly, they want to move back to a full-time at the office model and they will have the leverage to require that in the future. 

We've all heard of the good ol' direct mail approach to acquiring leads for your real estate business, or the yard stake signs you'd secretly stake next to your competitor's office (just kidding!).

That's all wholesaling is as it's taught in these programs, it's brokering real estate except instead of being up front & telling the distressed seller that you'll sell their property for X amount & take X amount as your commission / fee you are taught to lie to the seller & pretend you are going to buy the property while you secretly attempt to "assign" your contract.It doesn't work.