Many out there simply make their meat off of fees and never or rarely make a loan.....indication of a scam. :)

If by some weird happenstance you do accept an offer, you will need to drag them along and then they will expect you to wait while they attempt to find a buyer.

Self directing is simply a different business model that allows for a broader choice of investments.  

I'm not just referring to the job, I'm talking about the concept of working for others and more importantly the idea of trading my time simply for money was not doing well for me (mentally).

These are merely suggestions , since i having started working it per say. re: the hang ups unless you want to call and directly say something like " I see i've missed your call do you have a house to sell" i would simply send another letter and maybe an experienced wholesaler can chime in here but I don't think you should send the same letter.As for the problem of not closing i guess you can chalk it up to learn curve. it's a numbers game (or so i'm told) so keep trucking

My company uses Alerus and i can log on and simply model a loan and they tell you exactly how much you can take out. 

Eventually you will recognize a potential good deal on your own simply by spending time looking online and physically visiting homes in the areas you would like to invest.Another thought is determining just how much rehab you are willing to do. 

I cant imagine any lenders allowing a cosigner to be removed by simply signing an addendum.

I'm going to attempt to get a business credit card to pay for all utilities, taxes, maintenance, and other incidental costs.

I'm going to attempt to get a business credit card to pay for all utilities, taxes, maintenance, and other incidental costs.