This has the effect of decreasing percentage returns, since additions to equity increase the denominator of return calculations.

You might have different options if property was held in an LLC and the transactions were real bank transactions to your LLC account, but even then, its a wash since LLC is pass through to personal and you would be recording both an expense and an income resulting in no benefit(not a tax professional. just opinion.)source:https://pocketsense.com/can-declare-rental-properties-primary-residences-8116.html

Faked documents and all, and knows how to play the came called a con or scam.So, as posted by another earlier post, review your lease to see if it contains anything to the effect that falsified information on the application is grounds for termination of the lease.

Wondering how effective that is.

I’m sure it can be done better and more effectively but I’m just unsure how.

It's important that you understand how your expenses and taxes effect your bottom line, so keep on doing what you are doing, but have a CPA verify that you are on the right track.

I know there are a lot of different marketing strategies out there for wholesaling but can ya'll share what has been the most effective/ has led to the highest percentage of lead generation for you?

While I liked the vibe of the boutique more, I am thinking the larger companies would offer more transaction volume and bigger group of networking opportunities.

The process if different that regular transactions and experience is needed to ensure the transaction goes smoothly 

http://www.speeedyhousebuyers.comThey are a reputable wholesaler here in OKC and in the top 3 overall on transactions.