I will check out the link you sent me.

@Tim Kunz: Thanks for the links - very enlightening.

@Mark Guagliardo Thanks for the link i'll check it out right now.

Link to referenced blog post: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/8160/49944-wha...

That has some valuable links.

Currently I'm running numbers on properties to get a better feel for the area.Below are some images of the calculations I ran for a downtown property in Raleigh and here is the ad:  link, I can also upload the excel template if to Google Drive if anyone is interested.  

Im excited to be here looking for anyone with great knowledge or even just a little bit.If anyone in the area wants to link up and meet another motivated person,im right here.my goal is to close atleast 5-7 wholesale deals this year.

That has some valuable links.

There was a post this morning that someone linked to a CNN (I think) article that Wells Fargo is now offering a 3% down product, and you can borrow the down payment.Best of luck and happy investing!

As I go along I will also add links to the tax records, MLS info, rentometer, zillow, etc for easy access to property info.I use 8% for vacancy, 7% for general repairs and 5% for CapEx.