He is adamant that I should ignore those comps and that that is not a factor in real estate sales.

There are a number factors that can be a problem. 

What do you feel are the most important factors when selecting a bank?

As far as a fix and flip (also known as a BRRRR) that will depend on a couple factors including financing.

I drive a lot for work so it's a perfect time for learning more about real estate and business.

I was so fired up that I called my husband on my drive home (1 hour) and explained Matthew's success verbatim (atleast it felt like it) and then I explained that we have to sell our house because as I exclaimed, "do you realize what type of money we are sitting on?" 

@Joe Villeneuve I disagree discounted cash flow analysis doesn’t assume the owner is paying the money and is definitely valid in this situation and can factor in the complexities such as refinancing a 15 year loan to pull out equity or buying more properties.

Just remember to factor in the wholesaler fee to your overall deal if you will be paying this fee directly to the wholesaler.

Hidden factors can be anything not easily visible on pictures or stated on the sales advertisement.

San Diego passes a lot of dumb 'blue' type laws (like you can't use section 8 as a factor when looking to rent to someone.