If you can create a system to get off market deals to sell to buy/hold or flip investors that could work out really well for you.

Will pulling any permits on the existing building call for substantial (expensive) modernization upgrades to Handicapped Access, electrical, plumbing, new laws regarding signage, (FIRE SYSTEMS), etc...(???)

QBO and REI Hub are both double-entry bookkeeping systems.

It is not illegal for you (or the system) to charge that fee as it's processing fees and not really a place for you to profit from.

The same CD strategy w/ bridge loan is also doable for reserve funds that you want to have in case of an emergency like needing a new heating system. 

I tried one of the 5 the normal way with everything almost funded but it was a huge pain with the drawers (they deposited with checks for some reason so it took an additional few days to get the funds) and I had to deal with a super lame system to even get the drawers sent over.

Build your systems.

Some newer investors don't see that build date and potentially make a bad investment not realizing the amount of Cap Ex new systems cost.

Let me give you a bit of actual math and logic on doorknocking DMM, cold calling.DMM less than 3% open rateDoor knocking .. about 0.08% success rate.The key to success as a real estate investor is your ability to find motivated seller off-market leads.You are relying on systems that have a LESS than 3% success rate to become successful.Of course most of you are struggling.

First, you need to check with your brokerage if they even allow wholesaling when you are a licensed agent and you will need to pass through any hybrid marketing through their compliance system to make sure you are not violating any ethical or marketing laws in your state.