maybe when inventories are more "normal" and demand isn't spurred on b/c of the unusual circumstances (low mortgage, low inventory, high demand - hedge, small investors, & retail monies), i will be able to see more clearly.

definitely make use of gov sites to help you provide more insight into areas:census data- zipskinny has some interesting stats based on census- go straight to census site for data- neighborhoodscout is another resource- local gov site may have more stats about neighborhood and demographicsschool district data- find out school districts in the area and look up related local gov website for stats- check out greatschools.com and similar sitespast sold data- the usual: connect w/a realtor- review zillow on past solds for your target property profile- trulia can provide some more insights into areas like zillow doesrental comps- check rentometer- craigslist- local realtorgoogle maps- cash for gold sites, payday sites- affluent supermarkets, restaurants- public transittake into consideration how proximity to certain retail biz or transit can be desirable or influences the local areaNY is a cramped place to evaluate neighborhood on just google map factors listed above alone... i know there are various neighborhoods and depending on what block or side of the tracks, values can go up or down.

The strategy must have come from simply devising a term as used in wholesale and retail, dividing buyers up who by to intened to live in a home as a retail buyer those who are in the business buying wholesale.

It may be easier than a full retail/flip, but the hardest part is finding deals and that's true whether you wholesale or rehab/flip/rent.

If you are strictly wholesaling, you may want a 'better' form than the retail contract.

There are retail homes available, foreclosures, and I'm sure there are also various distressed properties just waiting for the right buyer.

The hedges have driven us little guys away from the foreclosure auctions, plus they're buying everything at near retail from about $80k to $180k, so there's some pressure on decent listings.

We have developed many office buildings, office parks, retail space, etc., and business owners want professional office space.

Selling for just below retail.

Bryan, I have worked in retail banking where I did originate mortgage loans; those were the days leading up to the crisis when a pulse was all that was necessary for pre approval.