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Had the chance to do this flip with a close friend that did not have to capital to take it on themselves.

I'm local the SLC area.

Many investors wonder why they can't take the first or the next step, but the reason is usually not as related to real estate or analysis paralysis as they think.

.:  So we got a call from our property manager and said that the toilets were backing up. 

I let them know, yes proceed on T&M not to exceed the original number and do not do any work above that number.Week later contractor finds an issue and says "hey, we have another issue and we can take care of it for $500, As it stands I believe I am going to come in under my estimated total." - So we authorize the work.Contractor submits the quote yesterday for $8k and is threatening me about it. 

If you haven't read "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael Gerber, I highly recommend it.

I also found somewhere to relocate my family, the seller has taken the property off market and agreed to wait for cash until I receive the funds from the sale, with a post possession 5 days out from closing.

Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

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