I met a hard money lender through a mutual contact and he has three properties that he is trying to get rid of because the investor that he loaned the money to, defaulted on the loans.I'm interested in wholesaling because I don't have much money to find and flip.

Paying waaaay less was just a convenient bonus.I won't be endorsing any companies here, but this 'brokerage', made up of one broker, a  few programmers, and an MLS admin, with 1000's of sold listings, in 7 neighboring states,  it's a sign that things are changing.I'm sure respect is mutual around the table here. 

@Ann Bellamy is hosting a meetup in Worcester this month and I believe it might be beneficial for you.

Would you recommend this strategy in the area or are other avenues more beneficial for the area?

Buyer and Broker may terminate this agreement at any time by mutual written agreement."

For the incidentals, having a Pro account at Home Depot is beneficial.

My husband and I do this on the side, mostly for homeowners, but it could be beneficial as you are starting out to help you see all the possibilities.

So basically, as a part timer it would be more beneficial/better way to find success by focusing on a smaller sphere at first and really succeeding with those people and deals?

These will steer your interactions in mutually beneficial ways.

Mention she IS required to pay the lease in full, but that you want to work with her as much as possible to find a mutually beneficial solution, so you need to get it listed and shown immediately.