Also IF this is possible, does anyone know what sites I can search for legitimate investors?

Well, one of the many things that I love about real estate development is the fact that there are multiple ways to legitimately become a developer.

I need to turn this into a legitimate business so I can take full advantage of what is in front of me and also take the liability off of myself.

I consider this to be legitimate from a local counselor:My name is ______, LIACSW, and I am a mental health counselor with a masters in clinical social work.

Unfortunately, most banks haven't received the memo, so your local friendly banker may want to see a "legitimate" business.

There are a lot of good legitimate articles and websites out there.

Told her I agreed to the early release of the tenants, only because I assumed that the property had been maintained and that it was a legitimate request.  

I’m relatively new to the process but it seems promising and definitely a legitimate way to find deals.

If the seller is simply told "I'm buying your house" the seller is legitimately entitled to be upset if the wholesaler later comes back and says "sorry, can't close, keep my $10".OTOH, If the conversation was that the wholesaler is going to try to find a buyer, and the purchase and sale agreement is what allows them to do that and to collect their fee, then backing out is not so bad.

Realistically, I would expect about $205k as a legitimate selling price.