Brokerages may need to adjust their business models, which could open up opportunities for cost-efficient, flat-fee models or other discount real estate services.

A warning however is that all HMLs are not created equal and if you find one that wants money upfront and promised to fund any deal, hang up and keep looking . . . you will see a number of newbies get scammed in this area.Good luck and feel free to reach out with any questions

He set up my account and sent me on my way!

White is also still popular in flips due to buyers being able to change it easier upon closing or if lighting is poor and the space needs to be brightened up.  

Would hiring someone through up work be a good strategy to cold call on prospects for giving me an opportunity to CoHost their STR?

Your comment: "that could hold up in court".

Buy & hold investors may consider lower cost areas like Aurora, Joliet, SW Chicago, and others to get a balance of cash flow while still investing in a decent area.

I built it on land with a house I have fixed up for equity and also built more cabins. 

Just trying to get experience while building up my capital.What do you guys think, should I try wholesale or something else?

I am confident in handling the construction as I have experienceWhat really matters to me is that are there margins in this market to make money from scratch up?