@Talmadge Lee Welcome to the investing game!

Why not skip the "Wholesaler" JOB, and go straight to the end-game:- becoming a Buy-to-hold INVESTOR?

The only thing that would concern me would the time table; would the city give me time to make repairs prior to enforcing the fines, calling me in to herring etc...Thank you in advance

Active investors will not invest time in teaching / mentoring / coaching you for free...you must bring something to the table because active investors have little time available and they simply can't give it away without gaining something in return.

You will not be effective trying to pitch a sale at the front door so I'd do whatever it take to get invited inside and try to sit at kitchen table.

Numbers look fine though if that's they actually check out and he has some skin in.Best, Not really, his business is in another country, so is his cash, that is why i told him to buy the land in cash to get it free in clear (not sure if that's enough skin in game).

Gotta have a thick skin in this game!

What a great day it was to come to the Closing Table and pick up a check.Larry Foster

Do not force a deal because you feel others are competing or it is a game to get this particular house. 

I'd love the family to bring cash to the table, but I doubt that will happen.