Good post with some items, most notably insurance that's generally just glossed over during underwriting.

What should I have the realtor look for when he goes out to see the properties?

I understand the state laws regarding wholesaling in NY are tricky, but is it worth it to spend the money to have lawyers review or draw up my contracts?

Hi @Gregory Schwartz sorry I never followed up with you I was busy at work and I have decided to go somewhere else other than college station.

With a half point rate reduction by the Fed, our HELOC rate was reduced by the same amount, and we've begun the refinance process.

Let prior owner who was a client know that I would be interested in purchasing the property as is for the right price.

Thank you for the advice! 

I am looking to buy another property and I have the opportunity to work with a cash provider that is willing to put down a significant percentage of the money so we can buy the property with cash.

In hindsight, this probably wasn't the right way to look at this, but we were counting on the cash flow from the rentals to offset some of the mortgage payments on our current home.

Your money could grow at 20% for the year and they could go down in value 20% for the year.