Since I'm out-of-state I have a local property manager who handles all bookings and keeps me informed on maintenance needs.

And then move into price points that meet or exceed the median price points for a given MSA  look for good schools etc. and do not buy in Gary at all is my personal view on this..

I can buy it.My personal Facebook page also says how we are always looking to help others with real estate issues.

Check out this great thread by Chris Piper at https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/862964-wholesaling-101-how-to-wholesale-for-beginnersI posted a link to it on my own recent thread, which you might also find useful, it has links to some of the resources I have checked recently https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/1197244-how-to-do-wholesaling-right-in-maryland-east-coast-and-nationwidePiper's thread is where I started my research and am very grateful to this person for dedicating his time to share so much of a valuable information.

The only upgrade I made to the condo while there was a fresh paint job that was done by my generous brother-in-law FOR FREE (minus materials) and the epoxy I handled myself in the garage.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

I see that your location is Hawaii, I'm guessing the short term rental market is awesome there, so perhaps you could be an in person, boots on the ground for investors on that front.

I want to create a new checking account to keep all my house income expenses separate from personal expenses.

Do you have reserves for your personal living expenses in the event the process takes longer and/or you aren't able to recoup as much of the invested capital as expected on the refinance?

All you have to do is contact the person and close the deal.