They may move "up/down" in neighborhoods but their life skills are likely to remain the same.A tenant rating system(TRS) obviously can't be published so I can only see a TRS being used to vet applications and documented in your accept/deny documentation.So how / where do you see this being used?

To overcome this obstacle, you may want to look for a non performing building with a motivated seller.

Increase in Family Size - A borrower may be eligible for another house with an FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower provides satisfactory evidence thatThe has had in increase in legal dependents and the property now fails to meet the family’s needs; andThe loan-to-value (LTV) ratio on the current principal residence is equal to or less than 75% or is paid down to that amount, determined by comparing the outstanding mortgage balance to a current residential appraisal.Vacating a jointly-owned Property - A borrower may be eligible for another FHA-insured mortgage if the borrower is vacating (with no intent to return such as divorce, legal separation, etc...) the principal residence which will remain occupied by the existing co-borrower.

However, I'm concerned that I may be misleading people of my ultimate motives as an investor.

I own for the long haul and want my properties to remain in good shape, so my lease has landscaping and pest control on me.  

You can also do a combination of seller financing and private investment if the seller is motivated enough.

We plan to subdivide in 8 parcels (9 including the remaining house and 13+ acres).

From any investors whom have had experience with wholesaling high end homes please put your hand up and I would greatly appreciate your valuable time in giving me some friendly advice.My question is:  What type of earnest money deposit will 'me' the wholesaler have to put down to secure the deal with a motivated seller of a home which is over $500K and reaching to $3MM?

I am a US Army veteran who is eager and motivated to learn!

I obviously pay more for an owner name, number & address, motivation for selling, ballpark asking price & terms, etc than just an address.