Check out the video of Charles Tassell on the Illinois REIA Facebook Page.

I can swing by, give you a quick video chat, and probably give you an idea of the rehab costs on site.

I took the time to break down all the categories from Jay Scott's book on Rehab Costs, and created a check mark spreadsheet that calculates category totals based off his suggested costs for each item and using any required inputs like sqft, item counts/costs, labor, etc.I then review the pics/video my agent sends me and go through my spreadsheet, checking off what I think needs to be done.

Years ago Matt with Epic Real Estate did a free video series on wholesaling, not sure if they charge now but it was pretty simple formula: find and analyze the deal, get it under contract, assign the contract to an investor and include your assignment fee, get paid :) good luck!

If you have the money, go and find 3 or 4 contractors to get quotes from to fix a house up before you purchase it.Just happened to find this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/...One of the main things I've seen people say on other videos is you want to make sure the "bones" are good before you buy as well. 

And I'm watching the education videos as they come out.

Check out You tube videos with Mark Kohler on this topic.  

At least that's what i saw them using in the youtube videos and on the podcast.

A deposit hold agreement would have spelled out the situation and as a learning lesson should always be used with a delayed mov in -Texas law requires you to account for the deposit in writing within 30 days of move out and being provided a forwarding address. 

Take pictures and videos of what you find... document as much as possible to bolster your case.