Buying through a Real Estate Agent vs a Whole Saler

[Aiesha Hooper]

Hello brilliant REI's !

I am interested in doing my first fix and flip in the Baltimore area. Could you tell me any pro's and con's of buying from a wholesaler vs a real estate agent?

Bonus Question: How do you go about finding a team of trustworthy contractors when you are new to the process of doing renovations? Also, for a fix and flip, who are some key players, you would want to have on your team (ex. roofer, painter ) I have tried meet-ups, but I haven't encountered many people who are willing to share their connections. 

Thank you in advance,

Aiesha Hooper