Identify her investment parameters and plan to invest should we go on a down cycle. 

It will also help you identify a property that would fit into a particular loan program 

One I worked one 20 years ago had this special skirting that had a siding pattern I had never seen before.....EVER.

Another problem I identified is that many of them don't control much of their websites, paying high fees for web design agencies for minor changes, and many other things that can be improved.

@Leslie Crosten the stank would be methane (think farts)https://photos.app.goo.gl/XTajpJUD3NMuwFPg8The app wont let me show photos...In this picture there are 4 identifiable leak points.1) tub drain connection: this could be leaking water running alongside bottom of tub and then out the wall.

By relying on a wholesaler, you are relying on someone else to identify the single most critical aspect of your business model. 

Similar pattern for the next few months. 

I would identify the market you want to buy in and why you want too.

That's actually quite a bit of time.And of course your back up would be that if one property sells and the other two are taking too long you simply identify and buy a property that will only meet the reinvestment requirement of the first sale. 

Identifying the milestones and their timing dictates how earnest money gets posted and goes hard to meet the predevelopment program.