The accounting / budgeting skills are also essential.

This is how I do things...First, I have a full time project manager (a W2 employee) who is essentially the GC on all projects; if I didn't have him, I would do this myself.

Are you essentially buying 5 years (same payment, but now for 5 years vs 10) or are you reducing the principle balance by $50k ($50k over 10 years)??

Wholesaling is essentially the same job as being a real estate agent.

First and foremost, you didn't mention what your essential life goals are?

Otherwise, you'll just be another new investor out there trying to wholesale your non deals because you never took the time to learn all the other essentials that will make you a great wholesaler.

In my opinion, Biggerpockets is essential to most of our real estate activities.

The buyer's agent should expect the seller to perform the same tasks as a listing agent, as they are essentially providing that service for themselves.

I think it's essential to being part of a community and really doing proper networking.

As a new wholesaler learning how to ballpark estimate repairs is essential to knowing if its a good deal or not.