This cost will increase with the quantity and price range of deals you broker)MLS Access: $720Dues (Local, State, & National): $700State Filling Fee: $25 (When your a broker you will need to create some sort of business entity as well.

Always looking for deals, partners and funding.I've also been a Realtor for 15 years and helped many other investors find their type of deal as well as maximizing their exit profits by utilizing unique target marketing to find buyers. 

I've not heard anyone projecting a bounce back yet either but I am willing to keep on looking at properties below the 200k range.

You should be in the range of 30% discount for wholesaling.As far as wholesaling Short Sales, I strongly advise against it unless you have a lot of experience with difference short sale servicers.

Hello Scott,Since these are typically short term loans I would recommend something in the 6.5 to 9.5 percent range depending on the risk.  

Each deal was so unique so I've been on my toes the entire time.

Each of the above strategies has its own unique set of planning issues. 

And if you can save money by adding a unique feature... sounds like a win win to me.

Gurus are usually far from acceptable practice, which makes the product unique and marketable.

(Servicing fees for a performing loan are generally in the $15-$20/month range.)