Everything matters in this day and age. 

The only way you can grow your portfolio and the amount of deals you do is through leverage.

Either way use this time to constantly learn and grow, so that by the time you are able to step it up, you are ready. 

I knew the area very well and it was a very fast growing area. 

I made a good income starting at a young age.2.  

Will depend on the shape of the house and its age.

Ignoring the age old debate of wholesaling legality, I would say, just be honest and upfront about it to your sellers, and buyers.I made 3 deals wholesaling and got $43K out of it.Never give up never surrender and you will look just like me!

POPULATION 1 MILE 5 MILES 10 MILES TOTAL POPULATION 1,857 45,944 194,648 MEDIAN AGE 45.3 41.1 45.6 MEDIAN AGE (MALE) 44.0 40.0 44.8 MEDIAN AGE (FEMALE) 46.6 42.0 46.4HOUSEHOLDS & INCOME 1 MILE 5 MILES 10 MILES TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS 775 17,852 79,799 # OF PERSONS PER HH 2.4 2.6 2.4 AVERAGE HH INCOME $50,353 $57,011 $56,327 AVERAGE HOUSE VALUE $174,711 $257,379 $232,066

If the interest ever grows on you to fund out of state let me knowWill do Michael I just prefer to be more hands on and involved as an active partner in my deals.

@Pandu ChimataThe issue is tough because if they are up there in age - they may want to pass down the property to their family with a stepped up in basis(avoiding the capital gain's tax).Seller financing is a technique to lessen the burden of capital gains tax. 1031 will also defer the gain...but this doesnt seem to be an option if they are looking for cash to retire on unless they 1031 to a smaller house.