I am a cash buyer I will close on a day of YOUR choosing.. only to not close and mess these folks up.So think of your parents or grand parents and some slick guy or gal talking them into something that is NOT in their best interest financially.. thats why the negativity with wholesaling as its taught.. 

I am looking for anyone with STRs in the Grand Rapids area that might have recommendations for a cleaning company, handyman, or lawn service company.

The Rio Grande Valley (RGV) is severely depressed in some areas.

I only have a grand total of one rental, so far.

Properties interior (call the antique dealer first"$$" the junk dealer that thinks he's and antique dealer"$$", then pay a hauler -Paid $150cleaned and hauled all junk in 1 day.Exterior: cut the lawn your self, remove garbage, junk car guys, scrap etc.Window and doors boarded up if needed…I even bought a power washer (siding/brick, block, concrete driveways and asphalt)This whole thing ends up looking similar to a short sale package.All this will garn u an extra $1000 -$3000 or so after costs....Or u can find them, sign them and throw everything against the wall and see what sticks…and make a grand or less….I believe in creating value and being of value..Just my 2 pennies, what do I know…Guru_Wanna_Be

For example I talked to a couple and I really didnt even want to go as I figured I'd just end up telling them they should just find a realtor, and as it turns out, they really needed out and just jumped on my offer.Then yesterday I saw another that I was excited about as the hubby sounded pretty realistic, but once I get there I realize we're like 80 grand away from any real price and needless to say he didnt care for my offer.Couldn't I be qualifying better somehow on the phone so as my time is directed the right way?

Here's a grand that I'll have to spend for someone to come fix this."

I did pay a grand for a good website for design and hosting for a year.

reading between the lines if your not very well cashed up.. as in you have ATLEAST 12 to 18 months of mortgage payments plus money to do the fix up after the tenant moves out... even clean tenants there is usually a grand or two ... then subject too is not something you personally qualify for. as your realizing its a ut oh what happens when... well what happens when your tenant flakes takes a few months to get them out etc etc you HAVE to continue to pay the mortgage the tax's the insurance the UTLS  and put money into the house so it can be rented or sold again..

It's just not part of my grand strategy.