This would target business types that would be a good fit for the center.

We don't have specific targets for LTV, we would just like to minimize cash out of pocket.

This is a great community for connecting to the resources you need to take your business to the next level. 

You can still find properties for $40k (might need a little work)Curtis Waters  on here is a wonderful resource for GastoniaEverything is about networking. 

Price to pay really depends on your personal investment strategy and target ROI.

Start calling, reaching out here on BP for recommendations and interviewing those in your target market. 

Go through the massive resources available on BP and I'm sure you will find some that fit your goals and current situation. 

I would target at least 6 touches minimum.

I put the few questions in parentheses.Thank you, Tony Plan:1)Find buyers and make a buyers list--Market your wholesaling business---Using bandit signs "I sell houses dirt cheap"---Business cards---Internet2)Find a lawyer that can help make a contract with a due diligence clause and option agreement3)Find my target area where I will do my house searching--Using the Central Appraisal District4)Find distressed properties--Tall grass--Piled up mail--Boarded up windows--Take a pen & paper, take notes and pictures of the property5)Create an excel spreadsheet of the property--Owner-occupied?

I put the few questions in parentheses.Thank you,TonyPlan:possibly start out with small, unimproved/vanant land1)Find buyers and make a buyers list--Market your wholesaling business---Using bandit signs "I sell houses dirt cheap"---Business cards---Internet---Real estate meet-ups2)Find a lawyer that can help make a contract--due diligence clause--option agreement--allow both parties to know who you are representing to avoid legal disputes (buyer & seller)3)Find my target area where I will do my house searching--Using the County Appraisal District4)Find distressed properties--Tall grass--Piled up mail--Boarded up windows--Take a pen & paper, take notes and pictures of the property5)Create an excel spreadsheet of the property--Owner-occupied?