@Jeff Macdonald Seller financing could be a good way to start, but it can be difficult to find, and most sellers are hesitant because they don't understand it.

With that being said, it's a very, very difficult area for wholesaling.

I want to get this thing going but this fear of not knowing my rehab costs is making it very difficult to run numbers and pull the trigger.

I have a difficult tenant who I gave 30 day notice of non renewal on his month to month lease, moved out 1/2/16 (2 days late). 

Is it difficult to start investing starting off with small funds?

If you make minimum wage and want a $100k HEL, I think you'll find it difficult to obtain.So based on what you've said so far ... may more money at your job, or ask for a small amount from the bank.

Tim,People aren't going to like what I'm about to tell you, but the truth is with technology, buying out of state is not nearly as difficult as you think.My last 12 deals have all come out of state.

John, because of the rural nature of the Lakes Region, I think you'll find that it's difficult to form a group that is sustainable with sufficient attendance. 

It's difficult to comment on the rate without at least a general ballpark of the size, general location, and status of the asset.

Based on my experience, prices have increased so it is difficult to find a deal in sfr and make the numbers work.I'm an investor in Becker.