Should I wholesale in the San Diego market as a newbie?

[Daniel Uckun]

Hi guys! 

I am a luxury watch dealer by trade, but I've been looking to get into real estate investing. After spending some time learning about the industry, I want to start taking action in wholesaling. However, I'm unsure which market I should focus on starting. 

Since I live in San Diego, I would like to focus on the market here. But I also know the market here is very competitive, and the medium home value is very high. The other market I'm interested in is Dayton, Ohio. The average home value seems to be below 300k, and the city has a population of over 100k to support the market. My plan is to work on on-market deals and focus on building long-term relationships with agents to bring me pocket listings. 

Would love to hear your guys' thoughts, and any directional support would be greatly appreciated!