Getting Started in the Wholesaling world

[Ryan Whitcher]

Hi All!

This is one of my first posts so bear with me...

I currently live in Newport Beach, CA but am relocating back to Charlotte, NC here shortly in the next ~ 2 months for various reasons. I have been listening intently to the BiggerPockets podcasts for the past 6 months now and have narrowed my focus to wholesaling in the past month. I'm currently reading books regarding estimating rehab costs, negotiation tactics, etc.. I am VERY eager to get started as soon as possible. As said before, I won't be in my more permanent location (where I want to invest) for a few months now so I was wondering if anyone had any advice on ways to get started now instead of waiting until I get to Charlotte. 

For example, would it be smart to start a direct marketing campaign around $600-700/month or connect with a good closing agent in NC before I start direct mail marketing? I do have access to "boots on the ground" in this area (friends that would be willing to help) if I did find a good lead before moving out there. 

Looking forward to what you all have to say, thank you for you time!

Ryan