And, before you share your goals, get to know him - and decide if he is someone you feel you can trust, would enjoy doing business with, and if he has the knowledge/skill/attitude to represent you. 

The buyer just so happens to be an HVAC sales representative in the area! 

When you're evaluating different turn key companies, in general, the ones to avoid are the ones that: Don't allow financing or a finance contingency (it can be a good indication they are selling above market value)Don't allow for your own independent property inspectionAre not realistic with their pro forma's (i.e. they don't include vacancy or maintenance projections or use unrealistically low vacancy factors)Require you to pay for any renovation upfrontSell only in cheap. low end neighborhoodsDon't accurately represent the neighborhood/property classificationDon't have consistent rehab standards for all propertiesThe table below might help you evaluate some of the most popular markets at a macro level.

While I was not originally setting out to be a landlord, some of these units are cheap, in decent shape, and represent a valuable housing option for many people.

I've helped to purchase a couple of buy and hold condos, I've located flips (but didn't represent the buyer in those instances) and have represented the buyer for a 4plex.

Unfortunatley, it won't get you very far, if your credit report is very short; in other words it lacks data about your financial behaviour, which let's the software calculate your score, which represents your predictability and trustworthyness as a borrower.

Also, are you represented by a Realtor, and is the property listed with a Realtor, or are you going direct buyer to seller?

And because of that you usually pay a premium for their learning curve and limited scale.For what it's worth - in your situation you'll be better off looking for a Qi with a national footprint and demonstrated experience given that you're going to have at least three geographies represented in your exchange (WA where the property is, CO where you are, and ???

Gray if property is being purchased off MLS it is in your best interest to have a realtor representing you.  

When you wholesale, you represent yourself.