Whatever you work out, always start from the premise that the investor is going to be offering whatever is best for them, so I wouldn't worry too much about "giving" them anything. 

In case anyone was interested, i found a template for Excel here  http://download.cnet.com/Amortization-Schedule-for...and for numbers here https://jmoore.me/2013/10/31/a-loan-amortization-w...I ran across a couple of programs for around $100-150, not sure what they entail but the free ones seem to work out great so far

If wholesaling doesn't work out then my plan is still to ferret away money some other way a little at a time until I have a nice down payment saved up for a rental property.  

Sacramento has a very strong rental market, so you should not have any issues finding qualified tenants if these tenants don't work out.

How did it work out and anything you would change going into the next downturn (regardless of when it happens)?

If you find some end-buyer that's qualified to buy it, you may be able to work out some finder's fee with them.

And  I'm willing to bet you dinner that the bids from GC's work out to be less than the PM is charging. 

So really make sure the numbers work out.

@Z Loraine Nielsen , just because they are friends doesn't mean it's a good deal.Run your numbers, and if it doesn't work out, tell them.

As for having contractors meet you at the same time, I've done it, and if you're upfront with them, it can work out just fine.