If that doesn't yield any results, I would advise you to lower your expectations for high leverage. 

Meaning high(er) quality location to price point ratio.

I have a call with a potential wholesaler tomorrow and I want to know what questions I should ask to vet him and other wholesalers to make sure they are high-quality wholesalers. 

Both posts give me quite a bit to think about.I’m not planning on doing anything sketchy and plan on being a very good landlord with quality properties, but I just want to make sure I’m protected.  

Small multi-family is in high demand. 

Paying down a mortgage quicker gives advantages if you believe the appreciation outlook is high because the debt pay down will give you more benefits when the property appreciates.

Potentially, but highly unlikely.

@Joseph Turner, if you're looking to buy in CA areas with high levels of appreciation, I've had clients take out a HELOC or 2nd mortgage and pay back the HELOC or 2nd with a cash out refinance once values appreciate. 

The big brokerages do offer great support, but your fees will be high.

And right now rates are at multi-decade highs after a rapid run up, so the wounds are not only fresh, but the bleeding hasn’t been controlled yet.Mistaken Identity:  If the syndicator on the panel says he prefers floating because he can borrow capital improvement funds, he is talking about bridge debt, which happens to have a floating rate but isn’t the primary characteristic nor the reason people use it.