The hose on those trucks is really large. yes....houses like this scare away 95% of the buyers but as long as the bones,electrical,plumbing, hvac are in good working order then pick up houses like this for cheap!

They claim they are paying by certified check or money order when I come to pick up the rent.

Just don't quit your day job just yet--once your business gains some traction and is earning you money, and the day job is costing you more than its earning you, that's the time to take a serious look at your next career move.As to all of the investment options, you have to pick the one that best fits your objectives and works in your market.

If you have a little money I would pick fix and flip.  

Not sure your reasons for picking wholesaling and if wholesaling makes sense for you.  

Jacob, I'm located in Kansas City and you can pick up 2 houses for the price range you mentioned drawing $950-1150 rent.  

I would like to pick your brain a little if you don't mind...Have a great weekend and chat next week!

My day job is as an attorney (not a real estate attorney), and I did pick up my real estate brokers license (easy to do as an attorney in Massachusetts!).  

Nice if you can just go to Home Depot and pick up a box. 

Basically, if it is within 30 minutes in any direction of Coral Gables (to pick a central starting point) and the area isn't rough (look for typical indicators....plywood over windows, bars over windows and doors, chopped up cars in the front lawn, lots of "outdoor" furniture in front of the house, etc.), you'll be able to sell it after rehab.Best price range?