Do not cut any corner to make something look better.The more sales activity is probably where you want to be.  

This is a major obstacle in closing a HUD with financing but you might check around with other lenders or local banks

When it came to customers, he had 6 floor plans, but he let the owners pick out pre-determined materials and add interior non-load bearing walls, except locations for major items.

So, we are actively looking for the 2nd one.On the rentals, I am working on a package deal with a wholesaler.

Yes they are old and many need substantial work, but you have a major advantage over people living in more expensive areas of the country, not to mention a great supply of small multifamily homes.

The vast majority are owned by large corporations and won't talk to you even if you do manage to find a name and phone number.

Currently, I am looking for RE investment opportunity such as rental properties in major cities outside of CA. 

After being an active real estate broker for about a year I decided sales were not entirely for me and am going back to the property management community.  

Hello, i am a active wholesaler in the Philadelphia area..

I am very active in real estate wholesaling through out the US markets.