This place has an incredible amount of resources and is an amazing sounding board for all things real estate.

I work with a great team who is in the top ten for the company and have been involved with RE for over 17 years. 

Here's some brief answers and I'll PM you to get some more resources in your hands.1.

Whether you find the deal directly from the current owner or from another wholesaler, real estate is about being good with people.As for the specifics about finding deals, the Wholesaling section of Bigger Pockets can provide far more resources than I can in this one post.

Also any more resources or suggestions for screening the next one would be most welcome!!

Also, I have "good" credit (right at 700) but my current job situation is an interesting one - I receive a monthly salary that is paid on top of receiving room and board.

I intend to rent for two years then rip that carpet our, change the counter tops etc and saleIn addition, I imagine I’m allowed to use a bridge type loan where I term out the original construction loan to , say 20 Years.

Once they hit the MLS or LoopNet they are usually charging top dollar.

The problems already exist... so they would only be a new problem for the latest lender, not you.I would of course stay on top of this but I wouldn't let it ruin my refinance.

-Within those cities, what are your top 5 neighborhoods you prefer to buy in and why do you prefer those neighborhoods?