If we can't counsel with sellers, eye to eye or ear to ear, our chances are less in creating that desired profit. 

One thing to keep an eye on: if/when your well pump or activator switch starts to go out, sometimes it'll run non-stop.

@Takashi Sawada  @James Scholz  flick me a PM with your criteria for Otago and I will pass it on anonymously if you like to some finders down here and see if we can keep an eye out for you?

One thing to keep an eye on in Midland/Odessa is current housing stock - especially the multifamily space.

Thanks in advance.On another note I also keep an eye on the deals from other wholesalers, but they are not simply that good.

But the problem is I don't know the market, which I think creates more risk since I could pick a neighbourhood etc. that is a bad investment, also I am not there to meet tenants, fix toilets or keep an eye on contractors.

My wife, Becky and I own and operate Blue Eyed Cat Investments, LLC.  

This forum has been a big eye opener and I'm absorbing everyone's feedback/ideas.

If you want to send me an e mail giving me what you look for, I will for sure keep my eyes peeled!

Usually I roll my eyes at accusations of brokering without a license here, but this is the definition doing so.