It would go a LONG way towards being ethical and transparent if BP told users (investors) that clicked on the find an agent button that agents pay to be on that list. 

Matthew - New Western is a large wholesaler in the Philadelphia area, so not sure if they are looking for more people on their team.

VA and FHA loans are basically the only assumable ones in the market place.

LTR Backup Plan: I want to ensure that if the STR route doesn’t pan out, the property could sustain itself as a long-term rental (LTR).

If you rent out the downstairs for $1400, you will essentially pay $1,600 for the upstairs apartment.

What’s the best way to secure a deal, and not encounter with another wholesaler going after the same property.

Conventional investment loan How did you add value to the deal?

It's relatively easy to look at comparable properties on airbnb with the same bed/bath, general condition, and location and click around their calendar to get a sense of what they're making in bookings each month.

Since the husband is now the only name on the deed, he has full ownership, while the wife is still liable for the mortgage.2.

I don't have any pending legal issues at the moment, but I've been thinking I should find a lawyer that I can go to for questions, to review documents, leases, etc so that I can have confidence that I'm not making any silly mistakes that will get me into trouble later on.