It get even less efficient when you consider cash on equity, which is really an opportunity cost calculation. 

Any tips to not let an opportunity pass by and negotiate closer to $150k or am I dreaming?

This has driven me to look into neighboring states such as Arizona and Nevada for investment opportunities.

Neighboring states such as Arizona and Nevada offer much better investment opportunities for me.

@Scot Poore I would sell, then be ready to jump on the next opportunity.

However, if I talk to them and they don't fix it or they actively avoid me, the next month I mail and post on their door the same letter with the appropriate eviction or termination notice with the opportunity to cure the problem.

I found out that I can't even put out bandit signs because as a agent, you can't put out real estate signs without your brokerage name and the usual equal housing opportunity images on there.He said wholesaling is perfectly legal as long as I am careful of how I tell things to a seller.

There are opportunities in every market cycle however there WILL be a day of reckoning in C properties. 

I would just say that if you go to one where you quickly get the vibe the organizer is trying to sell something (i.e. some kind of coaching or get rich quick whatever...) get out of there...meetups should be about networking, sharing opportunities etc...IMHO not about selling your fellow REIA members....if anyone disagrees I'd welcome the input

I ran the numbers and it's an awesome opportunity to get into a great area in Charlotte (which has development popping up everywhere).