It’s better to walk away from a close call than to force a deal that barely breaks even. 

They only do what they are forced to do. 

Another great option is a live in fix and flip, force equity and then turn it into a rental property.

That’s not a good investment either.What’s the point of chasing $500/month in cash flow if it eats up hours of your day, forces you to chase tenants for rent, deal with constant repairs, and fully rehab the property after every turnover?

Forced appreciation via renovation.

Without a contingency, you risk losing your deposit or being forced to close on a property you don’t want.Since wholesaling laws vary by state, it’s a smart move to consult a real estate attorney who’s familiar with local rules and practices.

One needs to know how to force this unusual treatment of losses.b.

The Federal Governments return to office policy forced people who had moved away to move back to DC, and put huge upward pressure on rents. 

If you can stomach it, buy something that needs work where you can force the appreciation.

We've had to seek the "specific performance" remedy in the past to force the seller to go through with the transaction, but if this is a short-sale, the seller is likely going to be behind in their payments and not have any money to pay an attorney.