even within a 'seller's market...' as they can then actually come out MUCH further ahead on a lease purchase if they don't need to 'cash- out,' immediately?

There are no secret formulas and no conspiracy but security is need to protect the public.

Kelly,In my experiance, if you have the money for a DP (20%) the banks will go ahead and count the rent on a property towards your income, otherwise you will have to show some track record for that property's performance.  

It's amazing, I long ago created my own "formula" so I don't follow biggerpockets.

I mention that to state: it would be best to secure several cash buyers ahead of time especially when you're doing business with banks as a wholesaler.

One thing that some of the locals co plain about is when they started to build some of the massive car plants in the burbs. 

The developer went ahead and recorded the plan and sold lots and unsuspecting buyers were denied building permits until the bridge is built. 

I'm ready to plant down anywhere that cash flows are strong (and there's not extreme racism – I'm dark skinned).Goal is to achieve the 2% rule or maybe even better.Here's how I plan to find such areas:1. 

I would keep the privacy fence and foundation plants.

In your case though, I may consider letting the second underwriters know ahead of time just so you can get the appropriate pieces of information together (I would think as long as you have ample reserves to cover both properties and can show a solid future plan for rehab and rental income potential, you should have a better chance of it not being a problem)