My wife and I have started a company, Margherita Homes, where we provide realty services, construction services and home care services, plus we invest.

Hey Pat,When reaching out to the homeowner about wholesaling, it's best to start once you've got a good handle on the property's value and condition.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

They also are really appreciative if they don't already have a wall mount so me buying it goes a long way in starting the landlord/tenant relationship off on the right foot. 

Since I like wood working, and have made several cabinet boxes for other rentals that needed repair to match existing cabinets, I can always cut new sides & bottoms if/when the presswood starts to deteriorate, and reuse the frames & doors. 

Have started out in Austin getting 2 duplexes.

House hacking is a great way to get started.

We started out in a duplex and rented the upstairs apartment.

It depends on how it’s approached and why.As a start, you can skip trace the property.

Also the next time the tenant starts behaving unprofessionally, simply ask them to call you back once they've calmed down and hang up on them...or just hang up on them.