I imagine the whole process is simpler but can anyone tell me how different it is when you don't borrow the rehab costs?

The seller offered financing with 20% down, which I used to buy the place.After starting construction and realizing it was going to cost more than expected, I approached a small local bank that knew the property and would offer the rehab financing. 

The easiest way to find and connect with wholesalers is either bigger pockets or by googling "sell my house fast in (town name)" although that may cost them a click for google ads.

Experience depends on who you deal with - the cleaner the loan file and more organized your paperwork the smoother the process with any private lender.

I decided to buy the property from my grandfather using a gift of equity, which allowed me to take over ownership without having to come up with the full down payment and pay for the tax lien and his closing costs.

Sometimes the closing costs from the auction are HIGHER than expected.

Its a 12 unit building so lets say 2 persons per unit . 60x2=120 a day per unit 120 x 12 units = 1440 gallons Depending on area lets round it up to an even 2000 gallons . 

All-in-all the renovations (including a new patio and new plumbing will cost around $90K).

Finding a good account and bookkeeper wasn't difficult and using online registered agents was way more cost effective.

If rates dropped 1-2% on a $600,000 home, it would cost a buyer $3,400 a month.