Just know that it is a "no days off" kind of business and very mechanical.I would suggest documenting your process via video so that eventually you can bring people on to replace the different hats you will be wearing.Keep in mind of these 5 components of any wholesale business.lead generation, deal sourcing, underwriting, marketing, transaction coordination.

We aren't the traditional flippers who run in, throw up a lick of paint, hide the disastrous side of things and essentially trick people into buying a lemon.

Any type of investment real estate anywhere in the US can be sold and replaced by any other type of investment real estate of any number of properties anywhere in the US.Washington to CA is perfectly fine.  

I have opportunity to buy a small portfolio of performing commercial notes with LTV's less than 50%.  

It's the concept of buying the debt attached to the mortgage rather than buying the house. 

Things wear out over time, require updating, upgrading, replacement etc..

Does anyone have any insight on using seller financing to buy their primary residence?

If you buy less or take cash out you will pay tax on that amount. 

I did have to replace a dishwasher early on and the stove but since then, zero appliance failures.

If that's the case look into finding a handyman, and make sure to shop around for the best price.Stuff I have ran into:lost keys/lockpicking [hired]broken washer [fixed myself]shower door [fixed myself]AC clogged [hired]Microwave broken [replaced myself]holes in the wall [fixed myself] Thank you!