Its all about the RTV ratio your market can sustain.

Most first time business starting out fail because they do not have enough capital to sustain their operations.

The urge to help her and the urge to strike the best deal for myself will drive me insane.On the other hand, I know I can offer her something that perhaps others can't.- I can offer her a cash deal without financing contingency.- If she does a deal with me, she doesn't have to pay a 6% commission, or deal with open houses and various showings. 

We are "driving for dollars" frequently these days.

(within 1-2hr driving is fine).  

I am looking to start with rehab & flip I have some questions..First question is what are you doing to find your leads are you doing direct mailing (yellow letters/post cards) targeting a specific list, driving for dollars.

Hi,I went driving for dollars this weekend in the town I grew up in(Guadalupe, CA)and found some vacant properties that I'm going to try and wholesale.  

From speaking to others in town I do see an interest in / need  for 10,,000 - 12,000  sq ft units for industrial / warehouse sites for sale and for lease . almost like Industrial Mini Storeage space .The Bldg has 6 shipping / receiving Dock Doors along with a 14 ft wide drive up ramp that door is also 14 ft tall so you could literally drive a tractor trailer inside if need be My thinking !

I wish my kids had half the drive you display.

Learn them in Google Earth or Google Streets and then get some boots on the ground and drive them.