Albeit it is a bit dated, the general concepts still stand and shows how investing can be done to improve your wealth rather then diving into the grimy details of how to buy.

They're deeper than standard tubs, etc.

Either Coffee shop or Bar works, but preferably not a dive bar or somewhere I'm going to get beat up by a biker gang :)

I guess I either dive in head first or walk away.

Yes, at the end, the obligation to qualify is on the buyer/tenant, but it goes deeper than what your Realtors are possibly advising.

Are we diving the total monthly incoming rent by the total purchase price or the total expenses for that month?

I will be diving head first into my new business and see where it takes me.

Javon Rice here is a little deeper description of what Matt said.

so I finally have a agent willing to help me search properties in my area now all I need is a contractor to give me accurate estimates on repair costs. any other advise anyone have that I should know before i dive in and start wholesaling.

I'm extremely interested in diving headlong into REI as I've blasted through about 8 books on different types and approaches to REI.