Do you have any recommendations for learning how wholesale contracts work and learning more about the wholesaling process?  

also i recommend connecting with @Remington Lyman if he is offering... 

build to rent is great. they are an intermediary that help investors contract direct with turn key new build. they are pretty sophisticated we have sold a house so far and we are looking to sell other multifamily with them. there is a vetting process and as an intermediary they don't control construction they help vet builders and establish relationships. they have a big team. the other builder I've never heard of but unless you can see your house I wouldn't touch it. rent to retirement has a strict policy of 90 days until certificate of occupancy until they will send a deal out they are good at what they do and I'd recommend them. they have options all over the country and established relationships.

I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

Would love to connect and if you have any other generic recommendation / tips are appreciated.

For point #4, do you have any recommendations on how to find a good sponsor?

Readers should seek professional advice.

I would recommend anyone lending in this environment to fix and flippers or any type of investment to be careful and get a personal guaranty and make sure person has a long track record.

And are there any meet up groups you would recommend joining for real estate investing ?

Is there a certain amount of savings or financial cushion that experienced investors recommend before jumping in?