One of the key components to wholesaling is negotiating with the Seller AND the end Buyer. 

This is particularly true when speed is a critical component of a seller's motivation.But let's look at his. 

Just like every type of marketing, persistence and follow up are necessary components for success. 

You are an encouragement and inspiration to me each time we meet.I posted this one because finding flipping deals in Denver is a bit challenging and I thought there were a number of components (150,000 of them :) ) that made it special.Just a shout out to all those folks that say there aren't any good deals in Denver or Colorado to be had.

However, the bazooka in the arsenal of many operators is forced appreciation - the "value-add" component of the strategy.

This argument always lacks a few beneficial, tangible components of home ownership.

The points you mention above that outlines "work needed" is pretty accurate but keep in mind that some of those are one and done components so just do it and check it off your list.

Persistence is such a huge component of success!

Given that, would it not be better to set they payments as having both a P&I component?  

The reason is the area can go from average to bad quick and you are upside down on your investment that was mainly a high cash flow play.I like buying opportunistic properties in great areas that have an equity growth upside component.