Purchase price: $1,100,00015% down payment, 7% interest rateDuplex: Two 3bed/1bath + den with unpermitted bath/kitchenette in two car garage. 

My PM charges potential tenants a two-month security deposit—could this be why we are pushing people away?

The two most primary tools are by filing a Form 3115 or by amending your tax return.

If you only own one or two houses and are just getting started, used appliances are fine.

it's that simple.2. you switch to a landlord policy on or about the day the tenant moves in3. no, you don't refinance your mortgage just because a tenant moves in (unless i am missing something the two have nothing to do with each other)4. let the PM do this5-6 - up to you, you don't need either one when you're getting started7. too personal a decision to advise, but yes you need reserves - what if you need a new furnace or new appliances?

Our friend Darian hosts one in Lakewood in two weeks on Thursday.

I think it is reasonable to assume 4% annual appreciation in this area, which means after two years, the property could be sold for ~$635k.Based on the terms of the mortgage, ~$351k will be remain on the loan balance after two years.

The third question is what methods of wholesaling should I consider (assuming the answer to the first two questions are yes), how to I obtain knowledge of the methods, how do I evaluate likely success.  

It sounds cheesy, but the best way to prepare is to work with a friend or two and role-play.

I've been investing since 2018 and have 25 properties (37 doors) that are local to me that I self manage with my wife in central Florida.