In addition, you should have some cash reserves to handle emergencies or surprises.

Or contact her family or the folks listed as references/emergency contacts on her application.  

I have experience in home restoration, renovation & emergency services.

Do you have a separate "emergency fund" in case something goes wrong with your job? 

I'm aware that some opportunities may still exist in TN, OH, FL, IN and that there are emerging opportunities in some expanding cities.

I'm a very frugal and keep a tight budget, I will have an emergency fund of about 6 months of living expenses since I'm not sure how long it will take for me to start making money worse case scenario.

I have been working on drafting a small "flyer" upon move in that shows where the emergency water shutoff is, where the electric panel is.

She broke her back, foot, ribs, and was rushed to the emergency room.

If it were me, in addition to notifying Craigslist I would also file a police report with my local PD (call the non emergency number).

Especially if those funds are going to help them to keep their primary residence out of foreclosure, to make a very profitable investment or to pay for emergency healthcare.That said, it seems to me that wholesalers in general are looking for distressed people, properties or circumstances.