But that lead me to think if he's a licensed contractor, would I be better off (read: less expensive) getting a handyman to do this small work?

I'm pretty new to the business and have yet to close my first deal but I have had a good amount of leads.

This has only fueled the fire even more to get involved, particularly buy n hold passive income properties (would entertain flip to seed income for more rentals) which leads me back to my beginning question. 

Video never hurts either if the squatter is belligerent to you but keeps their cool when the cops show, the video may be enough to get them out.

What should I say and how to go to the investor if i had more lead. should i ask for split of the profit, referral fee because I found him a buyer or don't ask for anything.thanks for your help.

I even posted a video of me driving there from the City.If you ever become a landlord, know that you can not let weather be your excuse to not fix something like a furnace that is out.Just a little nugget o'knowledge.

But what I think I will have her do (according to your advice) is have my VA shoot out a voicemail to the lead she finds and speak with them directly myself.

It's definitely easier to work with the seller directly, however in cases where the leads come in through a realtor, I wasn't sure if we could assign the contract at all.

Not properly screening can lead you to some major headaches and cost you a lot of money.

Eventually when you get more marketing dollars you can send this task out to a Virtual Assistant or Service.I hope this information helps you get started.Wholesaling is about marketing to generate leads, having cash buyers, and getting properties under contract yourself, or partnering with other wholesalers on properties they have under contract.Good luck and Happy Investing!