We are looking to invest more and build our portfolio but want to make sure we have a solid foundation.

If you run around talking to people, but your talk lacks any substance, you're just wasting air.

Give solid dew dates, stick to it.

It may be more advantageous for him and if they are solid assets he may have no problem with it.If you can get him to carry the notes at a reasonable rate then I say jump on the investments 1st.

You're income seems solid, and you claim no debts.

Solid advice.

Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb-core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20-minute fire-rated doors, equipped with a self-closing device.R310.4 Bars, grilles, covers and screens.Bars, grilles, covers, screens or similar devices are permitted to be placed over emergency escape and rescue openings, bulkhead enclosures, or window wells that serve such openings, provided the minimum net clear opening size complies with Sections R310.1.1 to R310.1.3, and such devices shall be releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key, tool, special knowledge or force greater than that which is required for normal operation of the escape and rescue opening.R314.3 Location.Smoke alarms shall be installed in the following locations:1.In each sleeping room.2.Outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.R315.1 Carbon monoxide alarms.For new construction, an approved carbon monoxide alarm shall be installed outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms in dwelling units within which fuel-fired appliances are installed and in dwelling units that have attached garages.Note: In Washington State CO alarms are required on all homes sold.No egress thru other bedroom?

This is after I have already personally run through a no pets policy via email or phone before a walk through.I feel like telling them that at that point it has nothing to do with the pet and everything to do with there deception, but I don't want to waste another minute with them.Conservatively, 65% of my contacts.

Everyone will waste a lot of time, effort and money trying to force something that at least 50% of the parties don't want. 

Any tips or advice on how to come up with a solid ARV, and any other tips on getting started off wholesaling in general would be appreciated as well (determining repairs, etc.)