@Andrew Pfleger While I would need some more specifics in order to give a real answer (and I think most of us here on BP always like more detail rather than less when it comes to strategy advice), I will say that if the seller is looking to do a 1031, you may have a bit of leverage.

You can do what you describe, but I don't think you want to do it because of all the problems detailed in those articles. 

We're located in Greenville, SC, but plan on doing most of our business in Tennessee and are wondering if it's worth getting someone local to us or someone who knows Tennessee details.

When loosing the roof over your head is at stake people find a way to figure out minor details like this language barrier.Also as a side note as I said I have rented to people who speak English & people who don't.

Thanks @Kurt Michaelson, I've seen many of these "wholesale" contracts, unfortunately I don't think they are detailed enough to protect me.

Here are some of the details of our current home :-Home Value: $186k-monthly mortgage after escrow and PMI: $960-homes rent for around $1300 in our areaWhat strategies would you employee?

I have a complete plan behind wholesaling which is too detailed to put in this post. 

@Linda Ford , we need a lot more detail than that to help you with your questions. 

Here are the details...Owner occupied 3/2 Mobile Home built in 1995, sits on 1.1 acres. $90k asking $125k ARV.

So far my value add deals (600 doors currently) averages over $6,000/doorPlease can you give me more details on how you’re accomplishing this?