As I'm sure you know, you need a lot of information in order to make a sound and potentially profitable decision.

You need to do some research on your own before the auction to see if there is a potential deal.

This gives you time to research the land's zoning, potential environmental issues, access to utilities, etc., without being committed to the purchase.

How do you show a property to potential tenants without electricity? 

Meaning we could potentially put in little to no money?

It seems like the majority of the backlash against wholesaling here is because of the common techniques being used (and pushed by "gurus") below: Spammy marketing methods - SMS, cold calls, and RVMs Underqualified people - a VA or someone who just took a course Poor data - a shotgun approach instead of contacting potentially motivated sellersSpammy texts and wholesaling are not mutually exclusive.

That's the power of real estate.When you invest in real estate, you're not only getting a place to call home, but you're also making a smart financial move.Real estate can provide you with a steady income, and it has the potential for long-term appreciation.

Spend money on repairs and replacements now instead of buying into a second potential headache with more things that can break at the same time.

They also live in CA and my rental is in NC, but once everything is set they said they would fly out here on the first day of the lease to see what additional things they need to buy to make sure the some is ready for their potential tenants.

Investors who conduct thorough market research and stay updated on local developments can find opportunities to capitalize on Petersburg's potential for growth and stability.