He weighs out the pros and cons of each action with you, and does not recommend expensive asset protection measures if the benefit doesn't out weigh the cost. 

For instance if he says $20,000 in repairs I’m not that worried and will offer close to where I figured I could offer based on income and expenses.

rents are higher here by far one of the most expensive markets to live. lease price per square foots can go as high as $8 per square foot. if you live far away it'll be cheaper or you'll be living in a older unit. depends on your budget really 

I understand I may have to pay some expenses out of pocket but in few years with increase in rents, property appreciation and tax benefits can help in long term.

If you already have a group of investors you work with, understanding their capital reserves, risk tolerance, timelines on return, and various other factors to help you understand what properties will be good deals for them and should help you narrow down your scope.When thinking about what tools to use, think about what you need to get done.As a wholesaler you will need to find leads on potential investments, run numbers on investments, put together investment packages for your investors, etc.Lead Generation:- Can be done on MLS, Auction sites, etc but remember competition will be high here- Pre foreclosure lists- Drive for Dollars- Social Media Campaigns - Billboards & signsProperty / Market Due Diligence:- Bigger Pockets Tools- Air DNA- Reventure App If you would like to connect and discuss in detail I would be happy to brainstorm.Good luckEach market is unique, but the goal when starting out is to minimize expenses while maximizing learning opportunities!

we have an tenant who is 36 she works two jobs and had medical expenses for an emergency room visit.

My husband started a business recently so income isn't steady and my income is on the lower end and we are struggling to cover our expenses since we have so many high interest loans.So my question is like this:1.

The rental market in the city is tight right now, making it difficult to rent to cover expenses.

Just make sure you're keeping all the receipts and records straight for those fix-up and staging expenses.

After the initial expense I'm still looking at an older roof, windows, and various other needed updates, not to mention what I haven't found yet.