On the other hand, we are super frustrated because we have waited so long to get started because the fear of failure has kept us on the sidelines.   

If you were handling utility responsibilities and shut them off as a response to them not paying rent that's a different story, but if the leae states you aren't responsible for them then itsup to them to get them transferred or they will be shut off.Having heard this story many times I would stay on top of them and the first time rent is late in the first three months go ahead and evict and save yourself the frustration and time.

But I think in general you're going to get a deal if you can find someone willing to offload property below mkt value for some reason (be it financial, health, or frustration with distance or tenants). 

I went to a CUNY, I share your frustration there.

This is extremely frustration as it was a great deal.

The work is frustrating and, frankly, sucks. 

I definitely understand how that can be frustrating because of the wide spread and if the same wholesaler is consistently doing that.

Know that there can be and are situations where relying on an agent can and does result in great frustration, lose of opportunity, failure to accomplish our goals and needs and even in us being hurt more than just financially.

Thats True Jon that buying right "helps," your DTI however I've seen many times where it was the right buy in investor theory however the investors accountant goes to town when filing the returns so the cash flow looks lack luster at best.So by buying right the investor will actually decrease their DTI ratios (qualify for more) but inadvertently I've seen investors stab themselves in the foot because they do not understand how the cash flow statement is determined from the accounting end so they end up frustrated.

It is obvious I need advice and or a mentor, your thought, I am in Southern California, and a bit frustrated Thx and Congrats again on your success!