It can also help cover HELOC payments if you find a property with solid equity potential.

It isn't a big job but I don't want things to go south so I stay in it.Of course I practically live on this forum so I pass along any pertinent info I find as well as answer questions.

The best market is likely a "Good" cash flow market that you have some ties to, in some way shape or form, or one that is a reasonable drive from where you live, if practical/possible. 

Is the normal practice in wholesaling to analyze a deal -> find a buyer -> then offer the price to the seller and form agreement?

I actually had come across your post below in the Events forum and thought to myself it would have been nice to attend that to see first hand a local flip and talk shop about the process.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1215682-chec...I am happy to hear that someone with your experience in the region feels that Westchester is a market with some potential.

I recently started my own practice as a bookkeeper and tax preparer, and am excited to learn more about how I can help best service real estate investors!.

@Jadan WilliamsIf I were in your shoes, I’d start by clearly defining my investment goals and identifying target markets with strong job growth, population increases, and development potential.

In my opinion, once you know the rates for a specific deal, the best practice is to underwrite base on the upper threshold of the range for similar deals to be conservative.

With the lack of housing and the cost of everything going up, more moderate practical housing spaces might be a thought. 

Do you focus on local goodies, practical essentials, or a mix of both?