how strict on repairs and utilities is homewise program?

They are very strict if you ever get audited especially if you have other income producing activities. 

I want to build a relationship with a portfolio lender, someone whose underwriter is in the same office, who doesn’t sell off all their paper right away, or have to follow strictly Fannie Freddie guidelines.

Those types of deals would be analyzed strictly off of CF and CAPEX.

It seems very strict. 

well for us we build new construction most of the time.. so we use it to find hidden gems in the land area .. and very complicated titles and or strict foreclosures that are not blasted all over the internet..  

If it all still seems reasonable then proceed.2) FHA financing requirements are fairly strict. 

I am looking forward to any advice you can give me to grow my business and lead me in the right directions.I am in no way asking for an mentoring - I am strictly asking for advice.

In my opinion  It's crucial that if you are going to pay that much that you make outbound calls to these folks in addition to mailers.Also, I'm an RE agent and I'm not sure they'd be as good for someone who is strictly an investor.

Consultants, inspectors, and mentorsProperty managersAssistantsBookkeepers, accountants, and attorneysLandlords if you rent your office spaceYour business partners if you paid them (except if they were strictly lenders)Disclaimer about wholesalers: it is a controversial issue, with some of my colleagues claiming that wholesalers do not need 1099s.