Buddy of a buddy did this.

I went and looked at it and it was definitely in need of some work but for the most part it seemed not too far gone from where it was when my buddy sold 5yrs prior.

Cheers,Buddy

Initially I thought that flipping was the way for me to get my feet into this market but as I am doing reading and listening to pod casts and talking to my buddy who was a successful flipper/wholesaler (now a buy and hold investor) it makes more sense for me to buy properties that need work, fix them and hold them.

my brokers office is located about 50-60 (inland empire) miles away from where i spend most of my time at (los angeles/orange county).reason why i joined that office is because my buddy works there and wanted me to join. but im looking to farm in LA/OCMy business cards and postcards will have this inland empire address on it and im worried i will have trouble getting leads because my office is pretty far. will it effect my business?

Just a quick thought...even though much different markets, and not sure of tax implications....I bought my single family home as a primary residence that I could afford myself, but had a buddy live with me for about 3 years. 

Kinda sounds like your buddy is in trouble.

:I have never met someone in person who makes their living wholesalingI'd like you to meet a buddy of mine...

Don't just have one realtor that you've been buddy buddies with since 2nd grade.

He /She, most likely has buddies, colleges, and faithful customers (Who don't use another 100 agents) whom he will share that info ahead of you.