In my area they seem to be fairly accurate, but I have only tested it on the DC Metro Area.Appreciate any input!

Is that 2-3 days accurate for your skill level or is that a ballpark based on what you read it should take? 

There are too many delays, home warranty companies hire the least expensive - and often least qualified - to do the work.Home warranties are a gamble.

This step is also very important, as you can really see true colors of the wholesaler you're working with and if they are providing you with accurate information.

Also if anyone has information on how accurate the title searches provided by auction.com are ?

Best way to do it is to use it is to search by zipcode then narrow it down with the filters to get an accurate assessment of what houses sold for in a particular location.

They also run a weekly radio show.CIREIA just purchased its own building so that they don't have to rent even space from others, and I know they are working on doing more classes because they have the flexibility to do so.I believe what Ross was saying about it being very different in the past is accurate.

How do i properly assesss my personal finances to accurately determine the ceiling on the deals that i can afford?

Not sure how to figure expenses except to use comps but that won't be accurate. 

You have to:Run comps and have an accurate assesment of the ARVWalk through the property and determine the repairs accuratelyPut the property under a legally binding contract with earnest money deposit (and please - not $10 EMD but something serious - like $5,000 for a $789K property)Your wholesale fee will be based on how much your buyer is willing to pay for the building less what you have it under contract.Here's an example:If the ARV is truly $1.5M and let's say, the repairs is $300K, then, you will have a rehabber-landlord who might be willing to pay:80% x $1.5M - $300K = $900KThe difference between $900K and what you got it for is your wholesale fee or about $100K