However, as with most aspects of life, fear and uncertainty can almost always  be reduced or eliminated through education and familiarity.

What does a jv deal on a note consists of... like paint a picture for me .. thanks in advance

That is, once you do it (like a roof) you shouldn't have to do it for a while.Hence, $/SqFt is actually pretty consistent. 

Currently, the other partners are offering to buy out my stake in the property but we have a disagreement in some of the fundamental aspects of how to evaluate property value.

That area of town has consistently sold for a premium. 

Happy to add details where needed and clarify something as I'm pretty consistently lurking here.

I don’t buy into the “get rich quick” scheme, and I understand it’s going to take a ton of time and money to build a consistently profitable wholesaling business.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.5.

Columbus has consistently been one of the fastest growing cities, and continues year over year population growth.

Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value) Don't allow for your own independent property inspection Are not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors) Require you to pay for any renovation upfront Sell only in cheap. low end neighborhoods Don't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classification Don't have consistent rehab standards for all properties Don't provide a scope of work for the property Can't provide references of repeat investors Require you to close before a tenant is in place