My market expense ratio might be completely different from yours.  

Originally posted by @Chris Seveney:@Patrick DesjardinsI was completely unaware of any issues when I posted what I posted.

I would recommend after completing their course that you check out www.retrainersca.com/ . 

A foreclosure afterwards does do some further damage, but the majority is already done.If the property sells at the foreclosure auction for more than the judgment amount then they would get the balance, assuming there are no additional liens..You will hear a lot of untrue and exaggerated claims and ideas in guru “training”.

Even though the houses are both completely remodeled, I would still set aside the extra $100/month for maint/repair. 

My insights aren’t complete guesses but are there any real estate pros out there with Massachusetts knowledge that could give me more substantial insight?

It depends on what your primary motivation is.The bottom line is that whether or not you can sell your home to a legitimate and ethical wholesaler is completely dependent upon the asking price and the ARV of the property. 

Is every house for rent on Craigslist just a complete scam? 

I started out working intense physical jobs and eventually put myself through school; I have just finished completing my associates degree in business administration, which is how I was able to work my way up and out of production. 

@Louis Bratton  Unless the current kitchen is in dire straights and needs a complete overhaul to begin with, I would say leave it where it is.