But from further research on how wholesalers do business, I have realized that the house hacking method (FHA 203B, 203k...etc) is not ideal when dealing with a wholesaler.

I use what is the Ackerman bargaining method and it works great.

@Lidia Bowers   Congratulations for thinking on your next step,  I just went to an event about RE syndication on Dallas by The Real Estate Guys, everyone there advanced to jump on 60 + units,   I am selling my SFH portfolio (also a Realtor myself)  spend some time learning about the topic  

Had they waited to acquire the property through inheritance then the cost basis of the property would have been stepped up to the market value at the time of her death.

If you own let's say 5 investment properties and you have to pay the mortgage on all of these properties, what is the best method to disperse the money throughout all 5 properties?

I never thought to try that method while deployed though as I was hoping to close on a deal before I returned home.

It is the whole enchilada and I don't see how it could be recommended as a first step with a straight face and selfless intent.Bird-dogging is what is needed in the marketplace.

This method has enabled me to buy nine houses since 2011.

Every step no matter how small is a step closer to your goal.I hope you have great success.

Sounds like you've been getting in the mix, which is hands down the most important step in becoming successful with REI.