Should I build my brand?

[Kayla Holbert]

I plan to start BRRRRing next year, but I am focusing on wholesaling right now to try and generate capital quicker. I keep hearing that I have to build my brand/business before investing and I am starting to believe this is true. I am trying to 'outsource' by contacting agents and asking if theyd be willing to send me distressed properties if I provide them with a finders fee, but all of them kindly deny. Is this because I haven't made a name for myself yet? Or am I asking about the wrong properties? It's been a month and a half and I still have no connections or leads. Idk what I'm doing wrong.