It will not "replace their W2 income" because they invested in a larger project, they will still at best stand to earn at best 20% per year on their capital.

But maybe timing isn't right on either side.Thank you for suggesting owner financing.

Based on your description I'd suggest starting by reading the book: Who Not How https://a.co/d/eLZv7lFI think we all start off more DIY and getting our hands dirty.

With lad cost and cost of construction I have been having a hard time doing that and that is why now I am looking for different options and suggestions.

I suggest buying a brick building if you go that route- was in a similar situation in 2018 and bought a wood building but wish i had gone with brickstraight up chicago real estate investor podcast is a great way to learn what others are doing all over the city

It would stand out bad that a host left the dresser out, unless it was a very small room.

Any advice / suggestions is greatly appreciated!! 

@Anthony DelVecchio I would suggest having some amount of money saved in reserves for just the type of emergency repairs you have mentioned before buying your first house/property.

Any suggestion on the best way to look up historical comp value of a home?

My suggestion would be to pick one strategy because they all work over time (direct mail, PPC, driving for dollars, cold calling, texting, billboards, radio), and don't stop that until you have consistent deal flow.Also, I highly suggest finding someone who is already wholesaling and get on their team!