When you are looking for a property to buy to wholesale it is important to find a seller who is motivated to sell. If your seller is not motivated you may never get a deal done and give up on wholesaling.
Seller motivation for wholesaling can be:
The number one motivation for sellers is they've been a landlord for a long time and they are simply tired of the hassle. Your number one focus should be landlords.
Job Transfer
Loss of Job or Business Failure
Moving out of the Area
Medical Bills/ Unexpected Illness
Owners live out of state
Inherited a Property
Owners have already purchased their new dream home and are now making payments on two houses
Owners are in any kind of financial difficulties for any reason.
Owners can be motivated to sell, but you should know the main reasons for motivation for them to sell so you can now how to focus your efforts on finding a property to wholesale, especially if it is your all important first house you will wholesale.