I've never bought through a wholesaler (but have been one a few times) so there are more ways to source properties like agents, FSBO, MLS, zillow, cl, driving for dollars, etc.

@Graham Richard Anderson I would add Driving for Dollars to the list of strategies you can use. 

@Timothy Neafsey tel them you did the drive by, and it looks like there are many diffed maintenance in the property. 

I spent a few days driving around the city and getting to know the areas.

Second, narrow down properties that interest you before the sale, drive them preferably and go to the county assesment office to look up any mortgages or liens.

In the mean time I have to send the same contractor for the heater ugh..This tenant really opened my eyes, as many mistakes we have made, the only thing I was able to really verify was employment, she doesn’t have a “professional” job but she’s making decent $ and drives a 2017 bmw.

Was hoping the price bump would drive him away. 

It is high risk, hard work and long hours to a slow growth of wealth.

Some people drive SUVs and have motor boats.

@Henri, I just looked near me ... wanted to be able to drive to the property.