Ignace, Michigan because you saw it on a list is probably a waste of time unless you have some sort of connection to that market. 

And is wholesaling still effective in this market?

You will find lots of Carpetbaggers trying out commercial from residential as the residential markets shift. 

The market may be correcting.

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These rules are not the be-all and end-all, but they serve as useful guidelines to streamline the initial evaluation process.

Locking in Price: You can agree on a purchase price upfront, which can be beneficial in a rising market.

What market are you looking to buy in?

Most of the times, who pays the broker fee in Brooklyn, NY (specifically for this market...not rest of NYC) for rentals -- the tenant or the landlord?   

Greenville and Spartanburg are solid markets, and it’s awesome that you’re looking to expand your network.