You'll also need to convince these buyers you're a real player because we've all had numerous people give us their wholesaler pitch then never hear from the again.

I have read numerous books and listened to many Youtube gurus over the past 2 years...

Did you have to do the process numerous times or just one time?

I thought the advice of not looking at percentages for smaller properties and estimating capex and maintenance costs depending on location, tenant base, and previous rehab, on a numeric basis from around $100-$400 was a huge takeaway for me. 

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You all touched on numerous points :) My investing strategy is as follows: 1.

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If you're ONLY searching for duplex properties you're competing against numerous investors.

I've seen it firsthand on numerous occasions in numerous basements with uncovered cleanouts, etc. 

I am involved in numerous syndications so am very familiar with the structure.