At first I was sure that investing in White Plains would be s sure fire bet, however after realizing that the city has one of the highest tax rates in the state, I am no longer 100% certain.

Your best bet is to google asbestos abatement contractors in your area and have a discussion with them. 

Now is a great time to have a pocket little side bet of silver gold bullion to add to your real estate.

If the borrower has a history of rehabbing and re-selling then (s)he is probably a safe bet.

And to resolve your problems of clients backing out of your deals make sure you have a backup or two so if one falls to the way side you have two others waiting on that same deal.As you take this journey in real estate don't just study real estate become a student of marketing and sales and do that better than the other wholesailers in your area and I bet you will have buyers blowing up your phone.

Personally I'm betting he would recommend walking the deal.

So our best bet will be a portfolio lender?

You are betting against the insurance company. 

There are many factors at play and trying to bet on appreciation is how I see the most investors go broke.

Nice 4br 3200 SQ/FT typical cookie cutter neighborhood...And I am betting it sells within 2 weeks of listing for close to 400k.