You recognized value.

They also recognize that if they're actively involved they have to impute a lot of value for the time they spend operating the projects.  

My interview isn't until the 26th of this month.

A couple fo NYU professors wanted to interview millionaires to find out how they accumulated their wealth.  

Since your in NC, I would suggest that you listen to the Podcast interview with @Nasar Elarabi.BP Podcast 116: How to Quit Your Job Through Wholesaling, Flipping, and Taking Action with Nasar ElarabiSince you're in Greensboro, you might want to try to do some D4$ around the colleges & some of the blue collar, working class areas.

I want you to work a little bit to find the 6th link:Part 1: How Successful Investors Get Tons of Leadshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/213028-the-science-of-finding-real-estate-dealsPart 2: How to Do Deals Other Investors Can'thttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/213970-the-science-of-finding-real-estate-deals---part-2-how-to-make-deals-so-you-can-buy-more-deals-or-make-more-money-per-dealPart 3: How to Find Good Deals Even on the MLShttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/215482-the-science-of-finding-real-estate-deals---part-3-finding-good-deals-even-on-the-mlsPart 4: How to Analyze A Deal In 1 Secondhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/217691-science-of-finding-deals---part-4-how-to-analyze-dealsPart 5: Interview with Real Estate Power Negotiatorshttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/217886-the-science-of-finding-deals---part-5-learn-real-estate-negotiationsPart 6: How to Make Money In Any Real Estate Market

I hope to interview some persons who are experienced in the field to get a more personal perspectiv, more info about the particulars of the job, and career/training options that they may be aware of.You have likely saved me from making a purchase that would be of little or no benefit to me.

I interviewed them both and they gave fantastic advice on their process. 

I spent 3 hours at the property interviewing the manager and touring all empty units before making the offer (the property manager said I was the person among all the prospective buyers that asked the most pertinent questions and found all the problems).

Any wholesaler who's been interviewed on BP podcasts, it's their thing.