I'm new to investing and I want to begin as a birddog/wholesaler, preferably wholesaling. 

I prefer laminate in my rentals because it looks better, lasts longer, is easier to clean, is cheaper in the long run, and is a desired upgrade for most good tenants.

We just modified the 'Linda McKissack model' to our preference :-) - Renting is not part of the strategy at the moment.  

Mostly what I have read in the past on this topic doesn't break down actual ownership percentages (vs capital invested) or rate of returns.I know these are sort of preference related questions but I would love to understand how other investors have structured deals in the past or how they are going about them now.Thanks again!

Preferably bigger warehouse then office.

(Cleveland area preferred) Also had some questions on property taxes being so high in that area?

After surviving three different investigations in three different states, I'm terrified to get more calls from investigators, and I'd prefer to be unambiguous about my intent and position just in case I get additional calls from other investigators.)

I would prefer to stay in the Lake Geneva area and presently have a pretty specific target of home I am looking for.

I prefer the first one over the latter.

If you are aware of any, would you recommend it or do you prefer it the old-fashioned way: checks?