Learning how to properly analyze deals is key #1.  

I bring a cheap (about $8) electrical tester that you plug into an outlet, to see if the outlet is wired properly.  

The question though that needs to be asked is: If you are a real estate professional and tell a seller they can get more to properly market their property then why would they agree to wholesale it?

Sorry, I was trying to understand exactly what you are asking so I can give a proper answer... if I have one lol.You can always use the deal calculator/analyzer provider on the site to check if it seems like a great deal.you can find it here  https://www.biggerpockets.com/buy-and-hold-calculator

So as far as a starting point for market values county appraisals hold some weight. 

Most will not have proper structure to the actual Mortgagee.  

He's been in court for a year,  is pro per (no lawyer), but seems to have the blessing of the judge on his case.

She could respond that she wasnt given proper notice.

The only way this trend will continue is for buyers to properly do their own due diligence and stop overpaying for properties that are NOT deals.  

I'm less familiar with all the details to this, but if you structure this properly you can continue to defer some or all of the capital gains tax, and just collect interest payments from the buyer.