This will also help you understand what price range you should be looking at.

Ahhh I have heard enough to understand this segmented thinking can be a problem, but its still nice to get some additional validation.

I do understand that wholesaling is frowned upon by many.

That being said, you'd sure better trust that they actually pay.If you're talking about contracting w/parties and wholesaling; In WV, my understanding of the laws is that all transactions concerning an interest in real estate must go through a licensee and a closing attorney. http://www.wvrec.org/Law.pdf

I understand that it will cost me more money but in my opinion, the tenant/s should be educated...

Help them to understand everyone's property value will sink together if this isn't addressed.

Its a crucial part of understanding the market. 

Oh ok I understand.

Its understandable as more economic turmoil overseas leads to more investment in the US, coupled with a natural desire to create passive income. 

(someone please, correct me because this is the way I understand it)Partnering with someone with money.Use your bank for a line of credit, which you will need to have a good credit score and a good salary to get qualified.Use hard money lenders (accepting their conditions but you need money to fill a gap since they do not finance you 100% of the project).Use crowdfunding money.Have cash of your own to finance a whole project.It doesn't matter what method of financing you use, knowing all the facts on a specific property will be required and the list is long beginning from the year built.