So it would still be challenging.It is my belief that in the current market (it was different just a few years ago) there is not an easy path for new investors. 

After about 3 weeks I crossed paths with him and he seemed nice.

Since you have been down the extension path before, asking for more time than you think you'll need (72-96hrs) and paying for it in some way will help you close this deal. 

I can make the obvious assumption that many of them have seen the guru ads who make it sound like shooting fish in a barrel and believe it will be an easy way to become an investor without money.As illustrated many times before from a wide range of experienced investors the path to a successful wholesale business requires a good amount of capital to spend on marketing which most newbies do not account for. 

Purchase price: $750,000 Single Family Residence located near Santa Ana Country Club.

I currently own a property under a FHA Loan, so that path for my next deal seems to be out of the question.

Since she left out of country for a month then for 2 months she does not communicate back, I cant send the contractor in to address the issue.

You can also look at city plans online and talk to those who know where development is scheduled to happen over the next few years in order to put yourself in the path of progress. 3.

Many of the real estate accountants here on BP work remotely with clients all across the country.

That's awesome - decide which path you want to take SFH, MF, Commercial, Mobile Home Parks etc and get out there and start reviewing properties.