Over a dozen years of working in this niche, we have worked with thousands of clients who are tremendously pleased they made the switch to a self-directed plan. 

btw @Patrick Philip Don't know your goal/range, but I'm waiting for a 2-3 ac lakefront lot on Orange Ave in Winter Springs to list this spring/summer.

Also if it is required to have one before I start, should I wait until it has been approved before I begin the process of wholesaling.

In fact, in my opinion, it's your foundation and your safety net that allows you to wait out any market shifts.

And I've only agreed to put 10K down after attorney-review.Has anyone had experience being under contract and waiting for the seller to fix the violations/open permits, have the property re-inspected, and have a valid green card delivered at closing?

It sends them to your email and when you see a great deal, don't wait.

If you are still with in the thirty day time frame I would wait it out leave a voicemail on their cell etc.

You can close the accounts, then need to wait two years or more before reapplying.

Is it best that I wait until I have enough money saved up so that I don’t even have to take out a loan for my first deal?

To name some of the perks which I am sure are already mentioned:You dont have to wait for someone to show you the premises.