Using a buying agent for large purchases isnt normal practice since the listing firms are seeking dual agency and wont co-op commissions.  

However, recent growth has started to level off and I found this article to be pretty interesting.

We want to take out single family and multi-unit portfolio to the next level in our area.

I'm also looking to partner up with anybody if they want to Co-Wholesale, it'll be a plus if you already experienced in it and it helps me get more experienced in that area.Thank you.

I suspect the former, which means the Correct property was never foreclosed on.You’ve got a mess, you’ll need a local RE attorney to go after the title co. and the lender that sold you the property.Do keep us informed on how this progresses.

I'm an active investor from CO looking into New Orleans area.  

what level of returns are you expecting?

Also, a reason not to accept a security deposit from a nonprofit or social service agency is because if you get into a conflict with the tenant, the organization will "advocate" for them, including legally, and may be quite absurd (and incorrect) about the level of "rights" they claim for the tenant, and this is super stressful, and also, now you have a very entitled tenant who thinks you're obligated to put up with all sorts of awful behavior- because they've been erroneously led to believe that they have excessive "rights."   

Those markets are very different on many levels. 

Given that I will be considered self-employed and will initially not have income (or at least not income that is steady or predictable), I will be having my parents co-sign the FHA loan to fulfill the income requirements.I clearly have sufficient capital to not only fund a 3.5% down investment, but to also make the subsequent mortgage payments.