So if you have the time could you let me know where or if I'm doing anything wrong. the comps I pulled are from Zillow on the closest properties to the addresses I can find.Property Card says the property is wroth 589k at 1,201sqft 3beds/2bathsthese are the properties that have sold in the area1)$542k 1099sqft 3beds/2baths2)$475k 1445sqft 3beds/3baths3)$565k 1859sqft 4beds/4bathsthe areas price per sqft is $415, so to get the comps as close as possible I'm taking the sqft and multiplying by the average sqft of the area to make up for the area sqft of the properties and then I'm adding or subtracting to the prices the properties sold for for a new price of...1)$583,3302)$373,7403)$292,000these are the new prices I get now to my untrained eyes?

Correct me if I'm wrong but it sounds like your shopping for terms deals that are already advertised as such, most likely buy other investors who want an option deposit.

I could see the hustle leave them after I signed.I believe that when you are working with an agent and you do end up buying you should give them their cut, it would be wrong not to.

I would recommend that the Attorney must be: In the state where you are planning on Wholesaling.A litigating attorney.Experienced with the agent’s/broker’s regulatory board for your state.Familiar with Wholesaling, if you are explaining it to them, they are the wrong attorney.If they are also a licensed broker, that is helpful but not mandatory.You will spend $125 to $1,000 for their advice and it will be the best money you’ve ever spent.Emotions and conjecture on the topic of wholesaling vary widely.

Right or wrong, we have more insurance companies looking to specifically disqualifying an apartment complex that allows charcoal grills on wood decks or balconies.

Not that there is a right or wrong answer either, just a different strategy and each will have their own set of considerations,.

NOI does not include financing expense so you have some terminology wrong. 

What might be some ways I can protect myself so I don't pay a high price for simply investing at the wrong time?

Sometimes the tax assessors office gets things wrong.

Your money in the deal shows you trust your own ability to complete the project and shows the lender that you have something to lose if the project takes a wrong turn.