Bet you know you'll be asked here for MLS listings, although that's not a good source for wholesale deals.My last wholesale deal had no money in the deal, none, not ten cents.

I bet if you find a deal, it won't be so hard getting the financing. 

You bet it is, the degree of risk changes for both parties, as a buyer you might not get it done in time, for the seller, it a last hope deal. 

So I'm taking the bet on myself, now.

I bet over 80% who send out first batch and fail never do another ... as for us Californians its like those that got rich in the gold mining days.. they were the one's selling the pots and pans  :)  best of luck 

In areas like yours, people could really connect with someone involved with a sport they share an interest in...

If you want a crystal ball, understanding price action in leading indicators like the stock market will be your best bet.

Now I'm not saying you'll never want to purchase a sports car, ATV or fancy personal residence but just to know the difference.

Finally, unless the town is very close to Charleston, SC I'd bet you're not going to see a huge turnaround (which is what you'd need) in anything less than 10+ years (or ever?)

From what I've learned, wholesaling looks to be my best bet for starting off as my funds low.