You should know ahead of time as an agent whether the property meets fha condition guidelines or not.

Ideally it will be someone who will allow you to work along side them so you can learn that side of the business.Bottom line: put the consumer's interests ahead of yours.

Decide on your niche and go full steam ahead.   

We’re trying to get ahead of the curve for tax season and appreciate your professional advice!

i said, go ahead and buy it and do it yourself lol....then he asked if he could use my cabinet guy, contractors, and hard money lender....wtf

Do your homework when finding a lender though, and just be prepared for what lies ahead. 

I have seen a lot of empty houses around me that have seen a better day and have definitely a better future ahead of them.

and since your April filing comes before day 180 all you need to do is file an extension if it's not done.But theres another huge reason to go ahead and start your 1031 even if you don't complete it. 

If you are relatively debt-free (minus a mortgage), if you plan large expenses several weeks or months ahead of time, and can control your business expenditures, you are much more likely to succeed.DON'T start wholesaling without regular full-time employment.DO start wholesaling if you have a back-up plan. 

(Not a bad idea to connect with an inspector ahead of time and over to pay him for walk-throughs after each phase of construction.