Other concerns would include long-term liabilities such as single/dual metering for water, gas and power. 

I am fascinated with the power of networking and enjoy every moment of it.

I realized the power of putting my dollars to work so I decided to look for private money as I am willing to pay up to 7% on a $25k loan. 

@David Powers are you using standard forms provided by SLAR or are you using your own firm's forms?  

I've heard to stay away from land contracts because of the power it gives to the seller but my realtor said that there would be a deed written up with my name on it and would sit in escrow with the bank or title company.

As a real estate agent, you bring tools to the table that wholesalers need.

No realtor has the power to make a bad deal look good.You may find if you wait and resubmit offers on properties that have not sold, they may accept it the second time around. 

I would forget about the 2% rule first of all, it's not a very good tool.

I have all daughters and my oldest is 9, she knows how to do baseboards, trim, tile, and use power tools.

@Ian @Ian Davis ntrustent.com has developed a patent pending tool to help you with the numbers.