This can help you as often times these bankers have intimate knowledge of the community and can "stretch" if you show them a good local deal.Owner financing: Often times, you have to educate the seller on tax benefits and their long-term income potential. 

At some point in time, I'd like to get into cold calling, though; I did a bunch of that when I was working in finance.

Lots of potential traps could lead to less than pleasant experience.

You cannot trust the marketplace in times like this. 

I manage all my units myself, it requires some work, a lot of messaging in times, and a lot of work when things go south.

I see my brothers life as so much more pleasant.

Looks to be pretty accurate and I can look back in time to get a value?

Successful wholesalers spend $10K+ monthly on marketing, have intimate knowledge of property values in their geographical area, and understand real estate law, foreclosure, financing, marketing, investing, and operations.

You dont want to end up with a checkout on Sunday and they can't get to it in time for another guest coming in the afternoon:) Have a few great teams if hosts need over there too:)

But for all the investors who have been doing things for the last 5 years or longer, patience is a virtue in times like these.