You will likely make more money, meet other professionals in the industry and build out those wholesaler relationships in the process, and find more success- and success begets success.

We have been building a professional relationship and the short time that we have known each other he has taught me a lot and I have taught him some things about the market he is searching in right now.

This is what a tax professional would do.

Have a professional relationship but not a personal relationship5.

Also, a $200 non-refundable "Professional Cleaning Fee" that will go towards cleaning property after their lease is up.

Sounds like I'd better hire a professional lawn care service or get out and mow some lawn myself.

My recommendation, try to figure out how to finance a property from the auction, AND line up a financing option in case you come across something from the MLS or FISBO.More options and hopefully that will translate to more chances of success. 

*None of this post is intended to be legal or professional advice. 

You have a professional handle this.

Professional electricians, plumbers, HVAC,... are trained to handle repairs and brand new installations, and can be held accountable if they do sub-par work.It's a mental trick.