Picking a Market and Boots on the Ground

[David Reo]

After some market research done on ListSource, I have narrowed my wholesaling venture down to two zip codes. The first one is Redwood City ,CA (94061 - a local market) and Fort Worth, TX (76180 - a virtual market). The research I conducted was targeting properties with high equity (99-100%) and absentee owners across the U.S. Do any experienced wholesalers, cash buyers, rehabbers, or really any other players near one of these markets have any advice? I would also like advice on whether or not I should pursue the hottest zip code (TX), or just stick to my local market for wholesaling. If virtual, any advice on getting boots on the ground and a system in place?