I bring one along just in case for some turn-arounds and some are in depth with photos and such...Trial and Error (in less obvious places)...

In my former job I would read in depth not only the Federal Register, but any interpretation of the laws (federal and state) that I could.  

In some cases though the process has just started, lis pen, so the public records is where I search because lis pen is a document type that I can narrow down a search.I'm not sure how vested in this you want to go but I would think the web sites in your area for appraisal/court/public records should allow you to search for and get enough info.Good luck.Thank you so much for the in depth details! 

In this case, the inspection contingency buys you some breathing room for your due diligence, and that's what it's intended for - get in under contract, then take use your inspection period to do an in-depth inspection and confirm your rehab numbers.Conversely, if the property is an "off market" lead and you're confident that you're the only one working with the seller, then you might be able to take your time. 

If it is for a FHA or VA mortgage a little more in depth inspection is done, including at least a head and shoulders visual inspection of the attic.

Analyze the numbers on each deal in depth to determine if they work or not4.

James Wise a pretty in-depth U Tube show with interviews of Morris himself  3rd party experts in the space and the alleged victims / investors.   

The only people making money wholesaling are the guys selling you all of that education.To be successful connecting buyers and sellers you need to haveAn in depth knowledge of the market.Marketing skills.Sales skills.Negotiation skills.Accurately estimate rehab costs.Understand how to much time it would cost to run a renovation on the properties you are presenting.

Not to hijack the thread, but Brian Burke can you post a link to an in-depth explanation of your last paragraph pertaining to the SEC regulations?

What I found with my lawn, which was purchased new from builder and seeded, is that wherever weeds were in control I ended up with "soil conditions" that were not conducive to grass roots taking to a sufficient depth.