My company Grant Equity Properties is built on Integrity, Ethics, and Top Notch Professional Service.  

Yes, their fees may be higher, but they have top notch training.

Or the first floor would have the same problem It sounds more like in the frame work, If it is a old balloon frame house the second story floor is usually just sitting on a 1x4 notched into the studs of the wall.

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You have a lot going for you and while I agree with the above post I also think that when you look into the deals in depth and do your due diligence you will be able to see if it's possible or not, I definitely wouldn't just accept a "no this won't work" and then not pursue, there is always so much learning involved in the process so you will find out as you go along if it's worth doing this deal or that deal, like above said there are many more deals that will arise so if you don't get as far as you would like in one state then just kick it up a notch in the next state or city.

The best advice I would tell your wife when just starting out is to also look for a brokerage with a TOP NOTCH training program. 

I.E.You want to offer $200K, add the 3% for a total offer of $206KNow if you want to kick up your game one more notch then you will add lets say $10 to the offer price so that you out bid the lovely investor next to you who offered $200K cash.TIP#2 - If by chance your closing costs don't eat up the entire 3%, then tell your LENDER you want to BUY DOWN your rate (assuming your financing).

I'm not on your side of things, but what I have experienced as an investor working with a few top-notch wholesalers is that they have A-Lists, B-Lists, and mass-distros.  

Make sure that the property management is top notch, as this can be the most crucial piece for the long term success of your investment.

Hello fellow Philadelphians,Can you please recommend top notch RE attorney and CPA that have a lot of experience working with investors, and preferably investors themselves?