Could you elaborate on "plenty of liability insurance" and how this differentiates between regular insurance?

Yes, totally agree with @William Larsen , the bidding contests have certainly slowed down and deals are starting to pop up far more regularly.

The broker is not producing a buyer, so the owner also wants to work with me to find a Tenant-Buyer willing to LO their home.  

@Nat Chan Just a thought, get a plan in writing of all costs including repairs and anticipated repaired value to include anticipated taxes you will be paying them and rental income you think it will produce...basically sell it to them that it is in their best interest to not tear down and let you have time to make it produce money for them!!!

adwords is awesome and can produce immediate results, but you'll need some coin to spend in order to see the return BUT the return can be immediate if you have the right person running your campaign

Once my wholesaling is very consistent, then I honestly, it's a drop in the bucket for what it could produce, even if it only did half the stuff it say it does.  

I'm completely new to RE and want to pursue it as a way to gain assets and produce income while working for myself.

Coupons are important as they give you the offset 25% but the main 75% of business comes from regulars.

The city is full of multi's that are in need of new ownership and great deals do pop up pretty regularly.

Of course, now you'd be in the same spot the current owner is in...the proud owner of an investment asset that does not produce cash flow or profit(s).