Judging by the number of recommendations here, you could be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed at where to start.Before recommending a specific book (which at this point would really say more about me than you), we should really be diving more into you and your strengths and weaknesses.

I gathered some information on ListSource for two different markets. The current area that I'm in, has shown 22 cash transactions within the last 12 months. The market that I would like to virtually wholesale had 74 c...

Semi-cantilever is less expensive, because it doesn't need to have quite as much strength to offset the huge leverage at the very end of the structure.This project is in Mesa, AZ

The growth of the market here with regards to Amazon, Dollar General and ABC Supply Co. shows the strength of this market and gives people the opportunity to see very high returns on their investment.

Strengths to learn?

Start with your goals and strengths and use that to pick a strategy...whether BRRRR, house hack, etc. 

I didn't know the strength of the lender made an impact in the sellers decision.

As a buyer, you pay no commissions so why not add the bench strength and make your first deal the best deal possible.And, congrats on getting started...it's a wild market out here but it's a great place to invest.

What are some of your strengths that you could leverage to put a deal together instead of bringing the cash in?

@Jake ArnoldYou've really got a TON going for you and sounds like you can stack together multiple strategies which will ultimately really accelerate your growth.1) You are willing to move2) You are willing to rehab yourself3) You are willing to house hack with roommates4) You live in/near markets that cash flowYou are perfectly setup for owner occupied house hacks of multifamily properties with a possibility to transition to BRRRR or live in flips once you have enough capital.I firmly believe it's important to play to your strengths and what your market(s) allow.