EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

Mind you, she used a legal aid attorney, so he didn’t cost her anything.

I am trying to target a savvy investor or younger buyer who want to house hack while living in main home to help with the cost of ownership. 

Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.

@Cameron Porter ultimately the most important part is the ARV, inclusive of the expected rehab costs.

Rentrange costs the manager to run each report, so as long as you do not abuse it or send the PM 30 properties I would help you.

Turbotax isn't going to educate you so unless you'd like to educate yourself and potentially make some costly pitfalls, then I'd outsource.

In any case, successful wholesaling REQUIRES the knowledge, experience, and ability to accurately estimate repair and rehab costs and time.  

The catch was that it would cost me $7k.

Skip forming a corporation for now—it won’t protect you from personal loans, and it adds unnecessary costs.