If my rent assumption is off and I get $2,400/month, then my returns (assuming everything else (even the $170k) stays the same, it returns slightly over 7%.This is where I'm stuck right now, and I'm seeking advice from those who've been there who can tell me that my assumptions are good or bad.Thank you!

Seems to be the best of both worlds in terms of personal connection and professionalism.

but that would be a cheap shot from him and a waste of his professional time.

I may seek your advice in the future.

@Roger Poulin  You mentioned that doing this would potentially not trigger a due-on-sale clause, and I will seek legal advice from this, but I was under the impression that if I take equitable interest in a property then it could likely trigger it.  

I am seeking the information to this post as well. 

I understand what you mean, and that's why I was seeking advice.

And the Professional Investors Guild is a great resource for learning about wholesaling and rehabbing, and of course networking. 

The most useful resource for me is looking at other professionally done houses.  

So my question is geared to the real estate professionals and I'm interested in finding out, what is the best way to find an agent that will help me find a beach rental property while being considerate of their time knowing this process could take months?