Conversely a business could do 500,000 in sales and have a net profit of 220,000 before taxes each year.The biggest component when I look at buying a business is that if it's a job or an investment??

If they are wanting to purchase their own home, they will need to have good credit... that may be incentive enough to keep their finances in order and not rock the boat.

The biggest thing is installing recessed can lights in the ceiling of the kitchen, living room, and hall.

My biggest concern is injury to one of my contractor's workers.

In fact the better neighborhoods provide more incentive because they have nicer stuff in them.

My biggest mistake was not getting my bills down from $4k/mo.  

I think the biggest step is introducing yourself! 

I doubt the biggest cities (Portland, Seattle) would be the best options from a buy/hold standpoint, but look for the mid sized cities that are growing.

Biggest things I would look at is whether the roof is in good shape and whether the floor seems solid and mostly level. 

From everything that I’ve heard and seen, the biggest mistake made by inexperienced wholesalers and investors is inaccurately calculating the ARV and repair costs on properties.