An investor friend down my way does very well with his wholesaling business to the tune of $400K - $500K/yr. 

Sure, maybe you'll get lucky...Also, most people are busy with their existing day jobs and lives. 

@Ashton Fry- there are several lenders / banks  offering HELOCs on  rentals  and / or  2nd homes ...SPRINGEQ  is one .....check with your lender  contacts and  also with the banks you do business with  or   banks / credit unions close to the proeprty- good luck

I like to think of some as cardigan sweater wearers (Mr Rogers); some are people looking for business; some dreaming to start; a huge variety of information.Happy to roll up my sleeves.

The agent’s company is quite big and she is professional, but seems to be very busy, not proactive enough for me.

Most of the time I just keep scrolling.I believe a good business attorney is just one of the costs of doing business.

My CPA is about $25k for the year he is out of Bloomfield Hills MI but he does all my businesses and my 131 units.

The free lancer we hired has been in the business 15 years, and has PROVEN track record of success with real estate agents and mortgage brokers.  

@Chad Hale there is an exception to the first year annual tax for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2024, LLCs that organize, register, or file with the Secretary of State to do business in California are not subject to the annual tax of $800 for their first tax year....

From my understanding from some friends in Florida that are in the business , finding houses to flip and make decent money is difficult , and they are established in Florida .