I cannot help you in anything except wholesaling and you do not want to do that.

The only thing I could think of was to not give them their security deposit back if they didn't complete the term, but according to Florida Statute 83.49(3)(a) and 83.49(5), I still must return their deposit minus any claims.It is cheaper for me to let them leave than to file any evictions in court.I did notice that in the first paragraph of 83.49(5), it says "except when otherwise provided by terms of a written lease..."

Charleston, SCFor the past 10 years the economic growth has been in the top 40 cities based on the Milkin Institute’s reports.The major industry is manufacturing of transportation with Mercedes and Boeing investing in facilities in the area.The Port of Charleston allows for easy importing and exporting from the city.While there is a high-tech sector, Charleston is not as reliant as other high growth cities.Charlotte, NCWith the exception of 2009-2012, the economy has been in the top 30 cities for economic growth based on the Milkin Institute’s reports over the past 10 years.The economy is less reliant on technology compared to other high-growth cities.Instead it relies on state policies to entice companies to relocate to the state.

.), but if that's the only wonky thing at play, it can be overcome without going hard money.EDIT: Note that mortgage guidelines on cash out refinances are riddled with "Except for cash out refinances in Texas, where..." so rope in a lawyer in Texas to tell you about if whatever follows "..."

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

How vital is it to get a mentor for an amateur wholesale investor?

An exception would be where there has been storm damage necessitating a roof replacement so that negates the age of house consideration.

He's also been able to avoid Section 8 tenants on all of his properties except for two, and both of those two have older single women living in them that are no hassle at all.

If neither we nor her have pictures proving that, does that go more in our favor, since she never stated the condition of the property to us except for in the lease as 'good condition'?

@Mark Belenky Try to stay "East of 95" with regards to Miami (Little Havana would be the exception).