I feel like a gambler who got pretty lucky in Austin and I would like to get out of there while I'm ahead, as it is still a correcting market and houses are quite expensive.

@Jimmy RojasReturns in real estate have historically matched the stock market - so use that as a reference pointJust like investing in some stocks builds wealth faster - so does real estate and vice versa

A client whom wanted to sell her home but was under water due to needed repairs vs current market condition How did you finance this deal?

The seller sets the price higher than market price and between the down payment and any monthly principle payments the price eventually gets down to market price by the time the tenant could potentially buy the house.

What would be the best strategy or suggestions to pay this off while investing into my wholesale & flipping business?

But you have to be a good salesman, you have to do your market research, financing research, and also build yourself a pipeline into the opportunity of whichever market is chosen.I have a Canadian client who runs things that way. 

If you'd like specific answers from the market you're looking in, it might be helpful to mention that in your next post.

Petersburg offer robust rental markets with steady demand.

I work with a lot of wholesalers here in Columbus OH.

There is a section in Furnished Finder that tells if utilities are included or not so you can see if most properties in your market do the same.