It is the same reason many of my business clients go on a "shopping spree" in December, to buy supplies and other things they can deduct for their businesses.  

Certainly depends on your state.... it appears difficult to wholesale here in Ohio for legal reasons that are beyond me so I suppose my perspective comes from that.

I am on Maui and I have several clients that are making from 8-12% cash on cash returns with vacation rentals.  

His business fors check out on the Nevada Secretary of State website (all businesses operating in Nevada must register) and he appears as the primary on a number of real estate related businesses.References might be as difficult to vet as the lender.Thanks for the help so far . . . 

I used to want to trade up, but multi's are very expensive and difficult to find a deal. 

Want high cash flow but potentially difficult tenants, invest all in under $30k and bring in $650-$800/month in certain areas.

It is going to be very hard and difficult to break your habits.

I make sure my clients offers are all legibly typed out, neat and easy to read, with realistic time lines based on the type of funding they have and due diligence they need to perform.  

It's difficult for me to believe that even in a hot market, there are no deals available.

Find one who hustles for his/her clients.