You will need to seek out local banks and contact there commercial loan department.  

Also, I don't want to do any major remodeling work. 

More so since Foxconn was announced...the forestry department actually trimmed the trees down the streets so it doesn't look like an overgrown, forgotten area! 

Think about it:  are the majority of solid tenant/prospect actually wanting to move during the holidays? 

But to be honest with you, If you do not learn some construction skills, your progress will be a lot slower as contractors will be raking in the majority of your profits.Get a pro account on this site so you can access the PRO only blogs and avoid all the goofy stuff that can confuse you sometimes.Take NO advice from salesmen such as realtors/brokers.

You definitely would need to contact your county/city planning department.

Example: Accounting major, get a job in accounting so it shows you schooling as your "employment history" in a way.

You can sharpen your pencil if you get it under contract of course, just make sure to have an inspection clause and do major due diligence on the property, the neighborhood, the local job market, everything seeing as any little thing will make this a negative cash flow situation.

I wholesale 6-8 homes/month and the majority of sellers are looking for a quick and easy solution to their problem.

Are a majority of NWA investors out of state or are there local investors looking for a quality reliable GC?