I would slow down and think about your BUDGET, what you can get for $30k, and how you can increase your income.

Hi Moustafa, congratulations to you and your wife on your marriage and for thinking ahead about financial independence!

Instead of evicting them, i was thinking is there some way that I could rent it back to him for very cheap (mainly to cover just the taxes/ insurance) ie 2k a year rather than the going rate of 2k a month for similar properties.

I understand the crime concerns, but why do you think traditional financing is risky?

I don't think wholesaling is easy at all. 

Think multi unit residential, commercial properties, or purchasing houses “subject to” existing mortgage.  

I still think it is a good area to invest in despite the increases in cost.  

Aligning expectations with investors is such a critical part of building trust and ensuring long-term success.

Personally I think Josh himself is innocent but the company definitely is involved in shady and deceptive business practices.

Drywall installation and finishing is harder than most people think and whoever did that job - see the tape showing - didn't think too hard about it.