and NO, I am not part of the 99 percent of bad wholesalers who will be out of business as you implied because I have a huge network of direct buyers.

A better approach is to network with other experienced passive investors and review the offering together. 

Which ever market you choose build a team and spend time connecting, networking.

One area I recognize I’m lacking in is networking.

@Wendy Abrahamcan you go to meetups and network and try to find someone local? 

Loans are nothing more than networking, and strong financials which you look to have on the property.

Despite making six figures and I do as well, supporting a family and living in the Bay Area quickly drains that.My advice is to attend as much meet ups as possible to network.

@Lorraine Haddengo to meetups and network

Welcome,BP is undoubtedly an excellent platform for both networking and enhancing your knowledge. 

then manage them remotely.you also noted you want an STR, which is going to shrink the inventory that is viable for you and also increase the amount of competition you have.you may want to read these threads:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1160450-run-i...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...i invest in Pittsburgh, and I would tell you: DON'T invest in Pittsburgh unless you're willing to come here in person and build your network.