Quote from @Jeff Pasmore: Dennis,Yeah, we’ve been deep in the skip tracing game for a while.

While I bring strong analytical and finance skills to the table, I much prefer to be involved in the actual work of getting deals done rather than sitting behind a spreadsheet all day.

They said they'd accept a 6 month term instead, but they're not being very forthcoming about what their sales record has been (I asked for the last 12 months just to get an idea, but they ignored the question :( ) and I'm getting a not-so-great feeling about working with them....The home is 2-stories, attached garage, 4bd 3ba, 2269 sqft and sits on a corner lot with a huge backyard (lot is approx .13 acres or 5662.8 sqft).

Folks were in deep denial waiting for some rescue to come .  

Easier to ScaleWith less reliance on deep-discount deals and cash buyers, I can scale novations faster than traditional wholesaling.Final ThoughtsI’m not saying wholesaling is dead, but novations have helped me close deals I would’ve lost before.

He just hosted a get-together - a Family Reunion - where we took a deep dive into various aspects of BRRRR, how to source deals and a look at how he is rehabbing the hotel we were at that he owns.

Instead of chasing distressed sellers who must sell at a deep discount, why not work 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 motivated sellers who simply want debt relief or a solution to their situation?

From what we can find, houses with piers in the neighborhood have largely had to go very deep (90-120 ft), so estimates from local foundation contractors are ranging from 70-130k.  

I work as a firefighter while finishing college, and over the past year, I’ve immersed myself in this world—reading books, listening to BiggerPockets podcasts, and diving deep into everything I can learn.

For a beginner wholesaler, the key to knowing if a property is a good deal is making sure you’re getting it at a deep enough discount so an investor can still make money after buying it from you.