I really wanted to keep these as rentals so I’m trying not to give up. 

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

Also, in TX at least, only licensed agents are allowed to show properties and some of them even have locks specific to realtors.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Most new wholesalers sizzle out after a few months (or even less) because you don't realize the amount of up front work and capital that's needed for something like this. 

If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me. 

I have seen to many beginners do the sub to no equity transactions only to end up in a mess of trouble.. they rent the house out tenant does not pay and after a few months the investor runs out of cash to make the payments then it goes downhill from there.

We went to the current owner and said to let us know if he ever wanted to sell it.

Buying more property 10 to 15 years ago.

Quote from @Chad Clemons: I wouldn't recommend it.Lease option can be lucrative, but you really need to know what you are doing.