I try to get as much info as I can about the owner so I can determine the level of care and the quality of services he implemented.

The freedom I now have to work on my business will allow me and my family to have a better quality of life overall not just financially.

Depending on your experience level though it might make sense to flip 2-3 houses first to understand how to deal with contractors, lawyers, lenders, agents, etc when the stakes are lower.Even though apartments are commercial properties, getting some of the basics under your belt will result in 2 key benefits:You will have a good idea of estimates for normal repairs to the units and can better understand what properties will take once you purchase them to bring them up to your desired standard for the area.Your potential investors might have more faith in your performance if you have some other investing experience under your belt - might even want to consider getting 1-2 rentals to help with this "resume building" if you are going for a number of investors that may not have personal knowledge of your capabilities. .

Also, is it ethical to wholesale a property that doesn't meet YOUR standards for a flip/rent to sell to a buyer you think may have an interest in that property?

They were both cash purchases that required some renovation work to get them up to good quality standards, much of which I've performed, some of which I've contracted (also have day job).

Generally Realtors will use standard, fill-in-the blank forms.

We believe in appreciation, however cash flow in high quality investment is main purpose of these investments for us and for our clients.

He's seen my yellow letters and likes the quality and the response they've been getting.

Many investors aim for (but rarely get, for decent quality areas) 2%, so $1000 a month for a $50,000 investment.

I have more than 5 years experience as a landlord which allowed the property's rent to count towards the loan qualification.Is there a standard or recommended period before I can start pursuing funding for additional properties?