We are currently starting to do flips to fund our STR acquisitions, are people typically buying properties through wholesale or using a realtor?

In today's market, HELOC rates could be a dealbreaker on trying to do that so be sure to look through all your options first. 

This is a long post and appreciate you reading through it. 

I see you can do an individual search through case numbers/categories.

I think most properties go through 1-2 a year.

But when their quote for larger projects is unreasonably high, we drive down and work on things we know are labor-cost-intensive through management while waiting for contractor estimate appointments.

@Travis B. can you recommend other PM firms in Detroit for those who aren't buying properties with or through you?

I have bought a number of houses that went through probate, divorce or illness, where the seller wanted to sell fast. 

Do you have a current need for that cash flow generated from the tax savings?

These loans are based on the cash flow provided by the property, allowing investors to rapidly build their portfolios without substantial down payments.