Use this as a learning experience, don't expect this to be a huge win.PS: My philosophy is if I'm going to spend money on due diligence and legal fees (since this is almost guaranteed to be a FC play) then I'd rather do it on an asset that's worth 40-50k+

Go to the Tax Assessors' website, play around with it a little by looking up properties. 

If you're looking for an appreciation play, I'd definitely stay as close to the bus routes as you can, which, for most of Brewerytown, runs down 29th St. 

I also figured placing a cash offer without contingencies would be a smart play to get a contract signed fast.

;) Guess I will have my hands full...Its all fun , older houses present challenges , but nothing that cant be overcome . 

It was a decent play when things wouldn't sell if you want to work the pretty house business, not so much when the average DOM is under a week.You've got to think like a seller when you are trying to buy. 

It sounds like solid advice but I haven't done any wholesaling in the past and need a little insight that would play well in the northwest area; I live in Cypress.  

So Westminster can be a good play.

Welcome Dee, When you're ready to invest you will know.And have fun!

Handle these issues on a case by case basis don't just default to playing the part of a faceless corporate entity with "policies" that you follow.