Wholesaling is about knocking on doors .

Start getting quotes on the margin opportunities such as windows, doors and trim then leverage those to get the aggressive lumber pricing.6) Speak with the sales manager and let them know what you're doing... if you have some volume to speak of, they may very well be eager to help.  

hmm;  I sold doors & window for ~year and learned a lot - - also have an apt with casements - - just hate'm.Nail-up (ie new construction) need code inspection on the install, as the exterior needs flashing. 

Sales of houses over $1 million reached record highs during the year, rising above figures at the peak of the housing boom, according to market analyst HousingPredictor

Then you have the opportunity to put a tenant in the door to replace you and at that point you'd be profiting and on to your second property.Anyway...

I've door knocked the neighbors and sometimes get more info that I planned on.

He will still receive his commission.Might work on his/her ego a bit but could also open a door for a relationship.

For example, I will email them and wish them a Merry Christmas and offer to do something nice for the property like paint an accent wall, install a new microwave, tune up the furnace, paint the front door, etc.

The chimney is either letting cold drop into the house,,,or shipping heat outside by the natural rise of heat.Furnaces /boilers with pvc venting dont. 

What you can't prevent is a sober living house from opening up next door and driving your tenants away.