Else otherwise, if you by chance get a buyer that buys, you will not get paid because you are not involved in the deal.

An hour with a decent contract on-site will result in an estimate, and that will give you a clear idea of what will be involved in the rehab.Oh, and whatever they quote you for time and cost, multiply both numbers by at least 1.5!

I like this concept for things that don't involve TV/passive mental capacity because the thought is that, you do the task until your tired again and go back to bed.

In the end, we pretty much broke even on the costs and there was zero work or cap-ex (sub-meters etc) involved.

Is it typical to still involve a real estate agent, or could I just go through a real estate lawyer when it comes time for the purchase?

I can tell you that the house next door which is 1930's vintage and is a big old farm house with 4 bedrooms and a couple bathrooms and had a oil boiler with radiators was just retrofitted with a gas furnace and vents run throughout the home so they can also add central air and they were quoted $24,000 by a local HVAC company. 

The Florida Constitution requires that both spouses sign deeds and mortgages of homestead property, even if the title to the property is in one spouse alone.Since you are buying a residence that will be owner occupied, and are seeking a mortgage to finance the purchase of that property, then your wife will be involved.

For me, being involved with REIAs, has been THE biggest asset for me. 

Wholesaling is a JOB that involves a ton of hustle.

Was the legitimate seller involved in the process or did he forge the signatures?