My firm also has a strong commercial real estate practice.

Well, you can invest in say syndication deals w/experts who have been doing just what you want to do, but you invest as a limited partner to start.  

I had plenty of reserves and Engelo’s partner, Bryan, briefly mentioned in one email that OCF had motivation to ensure the duplex was rented because it would cost them money.

As for Cash to Bid, if you don't have Partner with someone.  

I would strongly recommend hiring a payroll provider.

If that's true, you know or should know that one of the reasons you're able to do so is because we have comparatively a strong middle class in the United States and frankly that is what makes America great!  

My potential partner will bring a huge amount of experience in construction, rehabbing, and the connections to make the rehab work.

I was looking into wholesaling because a fellow investor presented a  deal to me which includes a very motivated seller...My business partner got the seller to agree upon a price that is around 60% of its appraised market value..

I'm looking to work with a wholesaler that has some experience and a record of closing deals with strong negotiating skills.

Eventually I plan to pursue financing through private partners.