I know it will help to have a mentor and connections to immensely fast track my goal but there was no way I could come up with $40k that time (after reading abit in BP, creative financing sure is interesting!)

To everyone on the wholesaling forums, understand this:Focus on learning from those with real experience and a proven track record of success.Don’t waste your energy on negativity.

They both work slightly differently, but are similar enough that a call to the tenants rep usually can get you on the right track to making sure you follow all of the guidelines.

Scott – This one is tailored to investors looking to understand real estate accounting and bookkeeping.You might also consider looking into general bookkeeping books like "QuickBooks for Dummies" for managing finances, especially if you ever plan to expand beyond REI Hub or need more detailed tracking!

It’s very customizable and user friendly and makes it super easy to track all of our finances.

Many seasoned investors are willing to share insights, and shadowing someone experienced can fast-track your learning curve.You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with the numbers behind successful flips—acquisition costs, renovation budgets, and after-repair value (ARV).

I think you are on the right track and should only be looking at values on owned land.

If you do a good job with building sponsor relationships, then you can probably get to the point that they'll allow you to use their track record. 

You're definitely on the right track with investing your time in real estate and getting active on BP!

My point is I want to avoid paying for the repairs, am I on the right track and is there any advice I should know before my first auction ?