I underwrote a ton of iterations from smaller multi-family to 22 townhomes and ultimately concluded building 15 luxury townhomes between 25-28 ft wide provided the best revenue against cost of all the options available.

If the “wholesaler” were to actually conclude the purchase and then sell to an end buyer, most of the “attacks” on wholesaling would be eliminated.   

Property prices per 2 recent studies are at an all time high versus rent (the studies were comparing the cost of home ownership to renting and both studies concluded that in virtually every large US city it is on average cheaper to rent than to own).   

For instance, if I place a property under contract in Raleigh, NC and later decide to walk after I've incurred expenses, those expenses simply stay on the books until I eventually purchase a property in Raleigh, NC.

Looking to either partner ($$$) or simply find a trusted, consistent source of contractors in either city that can assist with my fix and hold needs.

Usually I conclude the market value between a specific range of between $0-$20k (ex market value is $400k-$420k) depending on how many good comps there are.

You simply avoid those things.

Many investors lose opportunities simply because they don’t know what’s available outside traditional banks.

There are certain expenses that are either fixed costs or simply easier to absorb in more expensive real estate.

Do you simply list the mailing address for all applicable utilities and services to your out of state business address and hope nothing slips through the cracks?