I was hoping it would possible to filter out who may be truly in need vs. who is just coasting during the due diligence but seems that may be a tall mountain to climb.  

In RI, an LLC offers as much protection as your level of diligence with keeping it as a separate entity.  

Couple good reads 9 Reasons You Couldn't Find A Buyer For Your Wholesale Deal Don't Start Wholesaling Until You Read This: Wholesale Advice from a Fix and Flipper How to Start Wholesaling: Getting Past The Education and Into the FieldUltimate Guide to wholesalinghttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Due diligence is key.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

I have a lot of due diligence to go to research rents, expenses, cashflow, taxes, insurance, and purchase price.

Just do your math and due diligence before jumping in. 

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookDownload BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

The rates seem to be creeping up each year and I never really gave the original quote it's due diligence to begin with.  

Specifically, the most actionable advice I've read is to do your own due diligence.To summarize: due diligence - physically visit (no problem), find sales comps (redfin), talk to multiple realtors (how-to?)