Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged.You expressed and interests in wholesaling and probate, so I added blogs for your reference.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/5/28...

anyone have experience with Real Estate Express: realestateexpress.com. to take the 3 required courses? 

i.e....Hi (Selling Agent),I'm working with a client who has expressed an interest in your listing.

Buyer reserves the right to receive full refund of all earnest money upon written notification of cancellationof purchase contract within the due diligence period.4) Feasability Period: Buyer shall have 30 days in which to perform it's due diligence including, but not limitedto, all physical inspections, both interior & exterior.5) Closing: Buyer will close within 30 days of completion of due diligence period.This letter/proposal is intended solely as a preliminary expression of buyer's general intentions and is to be used fordiscussion purposes only.

My thoughts have been expressed by others ahead of me.Again, much success...

````````````````The upfront agreementIn order for the upfront agreement to work, you need to frame it as a very fair, 2 way business agreement.Here is a possible exchange...After the walk through, you're sitting at the kitchen table, looking at both mom and dad the sellers.I fold my hands and I looked very solemn, I try to give them is kind of an expression is possible, as sincere as possible, I have my legal pad, a pen, and a blank letter of intent in front of me.I also have a folder of comps and rental information on the subject property.So here's the upfront agreement...Investor: "So Bob and Susan thanks for the walk through, I just wanted to talk about how I'd like to see our business relationship work.

Second, I respect the opinions expressed here, some of the great minds on BP.

I've said the same thing numerous times, but have never been able to express it half as well...nicely said...

I can not express enough the compassionate and quality care she received here while going through that.

She was surprised and started asking about it and expressing her concerns.