Don't quite understand what you mean.Wholesaling has nothing to do with where you grew up.Wholesaling (as well as any other business) is about lead generation.I didn't grow up in NYC, and if I were to wholesale there I would dominate that market with my ability to rank websites #1, dominate online presence, credibility, and competence strategies I can apply to my online image.I think this is why so many people are "afraid" of wholesaling.Break wholesaling down into its most basic elements.

Look online to see if any properties are being offered for sale or rent with a legal basement unit and you may get a tip off.

This is not something you will get online you need an attorney to draft documents and it is just a matter of whether you draft them or their attorney drafts them

Send a letter giving them your/pm's contact and a detailed explanation on how to pay the rent (Helpful with older residents if you are going from check to online billing.

Online title search companies.

Lots of material online.  

I also did some investigating online and see the renter has a tendency not to hold down a job.I offered asking price (fair market) because it was the sellers bottom line and the fact there were already tenants renting.

I think you are answering your own question here - if you can't find reviews or much info online then....

I agree with the above that Quickbooks Online (QBO) will work for you.

Pro: In addition to MLS access your brokerage might provide access to other resources such as detailed online assessment data not available free to the public.