This is why wholesaling looks appealing to begin with in order to acquire some of that initial cash.  

I'm a very visual person, so I can walk into a room and "see" the finished product.

Looks more appealing as a home.

Macy level is the happy medium between profits and expenses.Deal Breakers I have found are LocationCleaniless InternallyCurb appeal (cleanness, landscaping (fancy not required just clean up)No Carpets, tile, laminate, hardwoodFresh paintUpdated (again doesn't have to be perfect but the right paint and flowing can bring anything up to date even with a blue tub) Paint can bring the cabinets into this decadeWorking/Funcitonal/No appearance of issues (cracks, filled in, etc)One step up (garbage disposal, dishwasher, automatic garage door), etcUpdated hardware (kitchen, light fixtures, etc, spray paint can work great)Some bonus if cheap, I would also put in.

These are two completely different animals, so what appealed to you about switching gears?

If the idea of being an agent appeals to you, go for it.

coke has different products to appeal to different people.

@Will Wu I think that the simple solution is to have a maintenance guy/general handyman change the filter and shopvac the coils once a quarter, it would allow a visual inspection of each unit and for maybe $200 for a days work including the filters, you would meet the same solution at less cost! 

I never did anything in KC as the midwestern markets don't appeal to me as much because they have a lot less growth potential than other markets (they are considered stable markets) and Charlotte was great a couple years ago but the hedge funds ran into and depleted the inventory.

Here is the diagram you referred to.Please notice the 3 column Presentation includes:Buying - Controlling with Seller Financing : Lease Option Assignment, Sub2 with or without land trusts, contract for deed, master lease option, wrap around mortgage - all inclusive trust deed, purchase money mortgage, etc.Using a legal pad  - Visuals help home sellers look at all the options.